CIR Expert Panel Grapples With Inhalation Safety At December Meeting
Executive Summary
Aerosolized methicones have been linked to lung damage and mortality in animal studies, raising questions about the ingredients’ use in cosmetic airbrush applications. Methicones in cosmetic and deodorant sprays, and the Cosmetic Ingredient Review Expert Panel’s overall approach to inhalation safety, sparked debate at the group’s 159th meeting.
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