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Periodic Graphics: Cosmetic chemical concerns

C&EN Global Enterprise 2023
special to C EN Andy Brunning

Summary

This educational graphic explains which chemical ingredients in cosmetics raise safety concerns, including phthalates and other plastic-related compounds. Consumer awareness of these chemicals is relevant because many cosmetic microbeads and plastic-based ingredients are also sources of microplastic pollution.

Chemical educator and Compound Interest blogger Andy Brunning explains describes why some chemicals in cosmetics raise concerns To download a pdf of this article, visit http://cenm.ag/cosmetic-chem. References used to create this graphic: Erickson, Britt E. “ European Union Further Restricts Four Phthalates .” Chemical & Engineering News , June 26, 2017. Hogue, Cheryl. “ EU Proposes to Restrict Some Siloxanes, Formaldehyde, and Microplastics .” Chemical & Engineering News , Jan. 19, 2019. Jones, Oliver, and Ben Selinger. “ The Chemistry of Cosmetics .” Australian Academy of Science, Sept. 19, 2019. Reisch, Marc S. “ Restrictions Ramp Up on Cosmetic Preservatives .” Chemical & Engineering News , Nov. 28, 2016. US Food and Drug Administration. “ Cosmetic Ingredients .” May 19, 2022. Valsler, Ben. “ Parabens .” Chemistry World , June 9, 2015. A collaboration between C&EN and Andy Brunning, author of the popular graphics blog Compound Interest To see more

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