Prop 65 warning question

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Prop 65 warning question

Posted by Newtoformulating on February 9, 2021 at 2:22 pm

Hello. I have formulated a product with Fixate Superhold polymer. I love this ingredient but just realized on the safety data sheet there’s the ” US California Proposition 65

This product may contain chemical(s) known to the state of California to cause cancer and/or birth defects.”

This has kinda crushed me because I really like the ingredient but unsure if I should move forward with it in my product with that warning on it. How safe are these ingredients for the public with this warning label. If I do move forward and use it will I have to put that same cancer warning on my actual hair product? Also, if its unsafe to use any recommendations on an ingredient that is an equal to this ingredient. Thanks so much!

Newtoformulating replied 3 years, 9 months ago 4 Members · 7 Replies
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mhart123

Member
February 9, 2021 at 4:06 pm

I would request a prop 65 statement from the supplier. If the chemical in it that has the prop 65 warning has any safe harbor limits, you may be able to use it without having to include a warning on your label.
Newtoformulating

Member
February 9, 2021 at 4:21 pm

@mhart123 I contacted the supplier and there are no safe harbor limits so I would have to put a warning on the product if I decided to manufacturer it. Would you have any idea of an ingredient that is superb like the Fixate Superhold polymer. Firm but soft hold, no flakes, humidity resistant, doesn’t turn white after it is applied. I am creating an edge control/hair gel. Thanks so much!
PhilGeis

Member
February 11, 2021 at 2:56 pm

Have you looked at the safety of your other ingredients?
Paprik

Member
February 11, 2021 at 7:03 pm

Hi, are we talking about (INCI name) Polyacrylate-2 Crosspolymer?
If so, I quickly checked CosIng, FDA US, TGA AU and looks like there are no limits. Therefore I don’t think you have to put any warning on the product label. Hope that helps.
mhart123

Member
February 11, 2021 at 7:13 pm

There is a probably a residual solvent used in the manufacturing process that is causing the prop 65 concern.

@Newtoformulating I don’t have much experience in that type of product, so not sure, sorry!
PhilGeis

Member
February 13, 2021 at 12:05 pm

mhart123 makes a good point. Why not contact the supplier (assume Lubrizol) for their perspective.
Newtoformulating

Member
February 14, 2021 at 3:19 am

Thanks everyone for your responses! I really appreciate you taking time to respond. Thanks again!

mhart123

Newtoformulating

PhilGeis

Paprik

mhart123

PhilGeis

Newtoformulating