Scientific Papers
Explore a library of scientific papers and research tailored for the personal care products industry.
Chronic Toxicity of the Ultraviolet Filter Octocrylene to the Sea Urchin, Arbacia Punctulata
U. S. Environmental Protection Agency Test Method 1008.0 (Sea urchin, Arbacia punctulata, Fertilization Test) was conducted to evaluate the chronic toxicity of octocrylene, a commonly used UV filter, on sea urchins. Test results indicate that A. punctulata fertilization is less sensitive to octocrylene exposure than freshwater invertebrate reproduction. This data point serves to further the octocrylene marine chronic ecotoxicological profile, but ultimately more data are needed prior to conducting a robust environmental safety assessment.
Freshwater Environmental Risk Assessment of Down‐the‐Drain Octinoxate Emissions in the United States
In the present study, an environmental safety assessment for a UV filter of regulatory concern, octinoxate, was conducted using a spatially resolved aquatic exposure model developed for chemicals disposed of down the drain in the U.S. A substantial margin of safety was found between the predicted environmental concentration (PEC) and the predicted no-effect concentration (PNEC), indicating negligible risk.
Coral Ecotoxicological Data Evaluation for the Environmental Safety Assessment of Ultraviolet Filters
In the present study, a data evaluation approach was developed to incorporate nonstandard toxicity data into the environmental risk assessment process. This approach was applied in a coral case study in which UV filter toxicity data from the peer-reviewed literature, the basis of enacted UV filter bans, are evaluated. The results of this case study highlight a need for higher quality coral toxicity studies, potentially through the development of standard test protocols, to generate reliable toxicity endpoints.
National Scale Down‐the‐Drain Environmental Risk Assessment of Oxybenzone in the United States
This paper presents a freshwater environmental safety assessment of a key UV filter, oxybenzone, used in sunscreens and personal care products, using a spatially resolved aquatic exposure model developed for chemicals disposed of down the drain in the U.S. The results of the assessment indicate that oxybenzone is of low concern and there is a significant margin of safety as the 90th percentile predicted environmental concentration (PEC) is two orders of magnitude below the predicted no-effect concentration (PNEC).
A Critical Review of Organic Ultraviolet Filter Exposure, Hazard, and Risk to Corals
This review summarizes the current state of the science regarding the concentration of organic UV filters in seawater and sediment near coral reef ecosystems and in coral tissues, toxicological data from early and adult life stages of coral species, and preliminary environmental risk characterizations. Key findings are presented, including scientific data gaps, flaws in assumptions, practice, and inference, and a number of recommendations for future studies to assess the environmental risk of organic UV filters to coral reef ecosystems.
Multifunctionals for the Microbiological Protection of Cosmetics and Personal Care Products
This document is meant to serve as an informational overview for the cosmetic industry by providing a high-level view on ingredients that offer multiple beneficial functions in a formulation, including the ability to support antimicrobial product protection. This document also provides insight into benefits and limitations in formulations for those ingredients classified as multifunctionals. This document attempts to provide clarity and define the terminologies used, as well as other aspects related to the use of such ingredients.
This paper also serves as an informational reference to highlight the key aspects of multifunctionals, including definitions, usage, and their role in formulations. It is not intended to provide comprehensive coverage of the sustainability or other aspects. Instead, it attempts to provide an overview and discuss implications.
Preservative Efficacy Test 2020 Practitioners Survey
Preservation plays a critical role in ensuring that the product, as manufactured and during intended CHP, remains safe for use and is adequately resistant to loss of product stability/function.
A Plant Hygienist Ensures Manufacturing Quality & Product Integrity
Preservation plays a critical role in ensuring that the product, as manufactured and during intended CHP, remains safe for use and is adequately resistant to loss of product stability/function.
Skin Microbiome – an Informational Guidance for the Personal Care Industry
This is informational guidance that serves as an introductory reference document for the United States Personal Care Product industry, on the study of Skin Microbiome and its application in the industry. Its purpose is to provide a high-level overview of this rapidly developing area. This guidance offers insights into relevant definitions, current research, and technologies pertaining to the microbiome, as well as regulatory and manufacturing concerns for cosmetic products in this space. This document does not intend to directly cover product-related claims related to skin microbiome.
