red
Toluene-2
Reproductive toxicant. Avoid during pregnancy. Common in nail polish and adhesives.
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Brite White Toner each
Is Brite White Toner each low tox? Our scanner flagged 9 ingredients (2 in the avoid tier, 7 caution) on its published label, screened against our 237 source-cited chemical rules.
2 avoid7 caution
9 ingredients flagged
What we flagged
red
P-Phenylenediamine Sulfate
Active dye in most permanent hair colours. Severe contact allergen.
Krasteva et al. Contact Dermatitis 2009
amber
Steareth-20
Manufacturing process can leave 1,4-dioxane (probable carcinogen) and ethylene oxide as contaminants. Look for 'vacuum-stripped' products.
amber
EDTA
Chelating agent — generally tolerated but documented MCAS trigger in case reports.
amber
PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
Common solubiliser; same 1,4-dioxane contamination risk as other PEGs.
amber
Propylene Glycol
Common humectant. Documented contact allergen — especially for eczema-prone skin.
amber
Sodium Sulfite
Documented MCAS, asthma and migraine trigger in sensitive individuals.
amber
May Contain: Resorcinol
Hair-dye coupler with thyroid-disrupting activity in animal studies.
Full ingredients (from label)
Developing Cream Ingredients: Aqua (water)Hydrogen PeroxideCetearyl AlcoholSteareth-20Ceteareth-6Ceteth-2Tetrasodium EtidronateEDTAPhosphoric AcidLauryl Pyrrolidone. Colorant Ingredients: Aqua(water)Cetearyl AlcoholParaffinum LiquidumDimethiconePEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor OilLaureth-20Propylene GlycolEthanolamineIsopropanolamineFragranceSodium SulfiteSodium erythorbateDisodium EDTA. May contain: Resorcinolp-AminophenolToluene-25-diamine sulfate1-naphthol1-hydroxyethyl 45-diamino Pyrazole SulfateNN-BIS(2-HYDROXYETHYL)-p-PHENYLENEDIAMINE SULFATE
How this analysis is generated
Each ingredient on this product's published label is matched against our 237 source-cited chemical rules, each documenting a concern from peer-reviewed research and regulatory sources. Severity tiers:
- Avoid (red) — banned or restricted in the EU, UK or Canada but still legal in the US, IARC-listed, or strong contact-allergen evidence.
- Caution (amber) — regulatory caution, contamination risk, or condition-specific irritant.
- Mild (green) — low concern but commonly avoided in low-tox formulations.
Each flag links to its primary chemical-level source, and each condition pill links to a PubMed-indexed paper that discusses the chemical class in the context of that condition. Every citation is a real peer-reviewed paper — we don't link to Wikipedia or PubMed search pages. Some pairs use a topically-broad paper (e.g. a fragrance-allergen patch-test review) rather than a single-pair study where the literature is thin. The full evidence chain (chemical → mechanism → condition → paper) is one click away.
This is automated analysis of a published label, not medical advice — always verify the label yourself before changing products. Methodology and source list at scan.lowtoxgear.com.