Mica

Synonyms: CI 77019

CAS Number: 12001-26-2

SERIOUS
health hazard

MODERATE
health hazard

FEW OR NO
health hazards

0 79
80 89
90 100
93

Sources of exposure:

Personal care

Description:

Mica is a naturally occurring mineral used as a colorant and opacifying agent in cosmetics and personal care products. It adds shimmer and improves product texture.

Health concerns:

Organ System Toxicity

May cause organ damage and disease.

Irritant

May cause skin, eye, or respiratory irritation.

Contaminants:

  • Heavy metals

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Hazard scores within 11 different health categories (carcinogens, endocrine disruptors, reproductive toxicants, developmental toxicants, genotoxicity, neurotoxicity, organ system toxicity, immunotoxicity, respiratory toxicity, skin/eye/respiratory irritants, and ecotoxicity).

They are weighted based on several factors, including strength of evidence for adverse impacts in humans, severity, and potential contamination.