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Third Step Gel

Description, Function, and Toxicity

In Order of Concentration

ACETAMIDE MEA
A primary aliphatic amide used as a solvent, humectant, and anti-irritant. A natural conditioner for skin and hair.

TOXICITY (Draize Rabbit Eye Irritation):
all scores zero

Primary Irritation Index: 0.0
Acute Oral Toxicity: LD 50=24.8 gm/kg


SQUALANE
A fully hydrogenated oil made from shark liver oil. A natural emollient, lubricant and humectant. Miscible with human sebum; it accelerates penetration into the skin.

TOXICITY (Draize Rabbit Eye Irritation):
all scores zero

Primary Irritation Index: 0.0
Acute Oral Toxicity: LD 50=5 gm/kg


CETERYL ALCOHOL (AND) CETEARETH-20
The ethoxylated ether of naturally occurring saturated fatty alcohols. An emulsifier and emollient.

TOXICITY (Draize Rabbit Eye Irritation):
Mild transient conjunctivitis in 3 of 6 animals

Primary Irritation Index: 0.21
Acute Oral Toxicity: LD 50=10 gm/kg


MYRISTYL MYRISTATE
The ester produced by the reaction of myristyl alcohol and myristic acid. A stabilizer and emollient.

TOXICITY (Draize Rabbit Eye Irritation):
all scores zero

Primary Irritation Index: 0.45
Acute Oral Toxicity: LD 50=40 gm/kg


FRAGRANCE
A new hypoallergenic fragrance.

TOXICITY (Draize Rabbit Eye Irritation):
mild conjunctivitis in unflushed eyes; no irritation in flushed eyes; no irritation in flushed eyes.

Primary Irritation Index: 2 (mild irritant)
Repeated Insult Patch Test: Humans: no evidence of sensitization.
Sensitization Guinea Pig Technique Assay:
no evidence of sensitization


COLOR
FD & C Blue #1 approved for use in foods, drugs and cosmetics.

 

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