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6. A person with allergies will have fewer problems with products labeled as “hypo-
allergenic” and “dermatologist tested”.
7. A product can be labeled “not tested in animals” even if all of the ingredients have
been tested in animals.
8. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is responsible for enforcing laws related
to food, drugs and personal care products.
Complete the Missing Letters
Identification
Directions: identify the chemicals being described in the statements below which are
present in personal care products.
Phthalate and (2)Parabe
(1) P_t_al_te_ pa_ab__s lead to endocrine disruption and
reproductive toxicity.
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(3) H_
Hydroquinon
_ ro_u_n_ne is found in skin lightening products which links to
cancer, skin irritation and environmental toxicity
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Triclosa is found in hand sanitizers, anti-bacterial soap, deodorant,
(4) _ri_lo_a_
deodorant and toothpaste which disrupts thyroid and reproductive hormones.
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Lanolin
(5) L_ _o_i_ found in mascara may be contaminated with agricultural chemicals,
is a common allergen
Complete the Missing Letters
Alternate Response
identify the meaning of product claims in the statements below found in personal care
products labels. Write check (√) if the statement is correct, and X if otherwise.
6. A person with allergies will have fewer problems with products labeled as “hypo-
allergenic” and “dermatologist tested”. X
7. A product can be labeled “not tested in animals” even if all of the ingredients have
been tested in animals. √
8. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is responsible for enforcing laws related
to food, drugs and personal care products. √
Extend
Assignment:
List all the chemical products you regularly
use.
Enumerate the chemicals present in each
product and cite its effects to one’s health.
Write your conclusion on the last part of
this output.