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http://dx.doi.org/10.15269/JKSOEH.2018.28.4.406

Hazard Investigation of Cosmetic Ingredients in Korea  

Choi, Hyeyoung (Wonjin Institute for Occupational and Environmental Health)
Choi, Sangjun (Department of Occupational Health, Daegu Catholic University)
Park, Yunkyung (Department of Occupational Health, Daegu Catholic University)
Choi, Inja (Wonjin Institute for Occupational and Environmental Health)
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Journal of Korean Society of Occupational and Environmental Hygiene / v.28, no.4, 2018 , pp. 406-415 More about this Journal
Abstract
Objective: The purpose of this study was to investigate the hazards of cosmetic ingredients in Korea. Methods: An Excel database of cosmetic ingredients was developed on a website(Korea Cosmetic Ingredient Dictionary) and used for a hazard assessment based on Tox-free, a database containing toxic information such as on carcinogens, mutagens or reproductive toxicants(CMRs) and endocrine disrupting chemicals(EDCs), as well as other regulated chemicals in Korea. Results: A total of 16,605 chemicals were registered with the cosmetic ingredient dictionary and 308 of them were identified as either CMRs or EDCs. CMRs included formaldehyde and nickel gluconate, and EDCs included parabens, benzophenon, styrene, and toluene. Reproductive toxicants such as xylene, zinc chloride, toluene, and formaldehyde were regulated by the Occupational Safety and Health Act and the Act on the Registration and Evaluation, etc. of Chemical Substances(the Chemical Control Act). Conclusions: Regulations on cosmetics components should be strengthened, and the right to know about cosmetics containing hazardous chemicals should be guaranteed.
Keywords
CMR; cosmetics ingredients; EDCs; hazard;
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