Nitrosamines

nitrosamines:

formed when nitrous acid and amines are combined, products then get contaminated when this chemical reaction occurs

Hazard: 8

Ingredients it can be found in:

- Diethanolamine (DEA), triethanolamine (TEA), formaldehyde, sodium lauryl sulfate (SLS)

Product Types:

- Facial moisturizers, shampoo, hair color, body wash , facial cleansers, sunscreens, mascara, conditioner, bubble bath, eye liner, shaving cream, baby soap, lip gloss

Health Concerns:

- Linked to cancer

- Some evidence of endocrine disruption

- Developmental and reproductive toxicant

- Immunotoxicity, neurotoxicity and systemic toxicity

Nitrosamines are not a primary ingredient in cosmetics but are formed when two otherwise safe chemicals are combined. This resulting combo can contaminate products during storage where this chemical reaction takes place. This chemical has been banned by the EU and Canada. In 1978 the FDA reported that shampooing with a product containing nitrosamines can lead to absorption into the body with levels higher than eating a nitrate-contaminated food. The EPA states that nitrosamines are possible carcinogens. In low doses studies have shown developmental and reproductive toxicity ranging from birth defects to development delays in children to infertility to organ cancers. There is evidence also showing nitrosamines might be endocrine disrupters meaning the body's natural hormones, chemicals that carry messages across the body to manage growth, tissue repair, and reproduction are effected. Other health concerns are organ system toxicity of one or more biological systems in the body such as cardiovascular, stomach and digestive systems. This chemical is known to accumulate in the body causing allergic reaction, skin irritation or neurotoxic manifestations. These ingredients are often combined with other synthetic chemicals, cocamide_DEA or TEA lauryl sulfate.

BTrue Naturals is promoting products for clean living. We have sought out to bring you companies that focus on using natural ingredients, create higher standards for our company, help educate people on safe and effective products, find companies who are environmentally aware. All the products we carry at BTrue Naturals are free of Nitrosamines along with many other toxic chemicals. The products we carry have no artificial colors, no artificial fragrances, no parabens, no phthalates, no propylene glycol, no SLS/SLES, no animal testing.

A few products of interest that do not contain ingredients linked to Nitrosamines are:

Juice Beauty Oil-Free Moisturizer

John Maters Organics Lavender Rosemary Shampoo for Normal Hair

Deep Steep Shea Butter Body Wash

Earth Science Clarifying Facial Wash