EWG Skin Deep® | Cutex Nail Polish Remover, Non Acetone Rating (2025)

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Cutex Nail Polish Remover, Non Acetone

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Ingredient concerns

See how this product scores for common concerns.

MODERATE

Cancer
HIGH

Allergies & Immunotoxicity
LOW

Developmental and Reproductive Toxicity
HIGH

Use Restrictions

Ingredient scores

Ingredients are scored based on their formulation and concentration in this product. Click on an ingredient for more information.

METHYL ACETATE

Data Availability: Limited

FUNCTION(S)	perfuming, solvent, fragrance ingredient
CONCERNS	• Persistence and bioaccumulation (moderate) • Non-reproductive organ system toxicity (moderate) • Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs) (high)
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WATER

Data Availability: Robust

FUNCTION(S)	solvent
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BUTOXYDIGLYCOL

Data Availability: Limited

FUNCTION(S)	masking, solvent, viscosity controlling, fragrance ingredient, viscosity decreasing agent
CONCERNS	• Use restrictions (high) • Non-reproductive organ system toxicity (moderate) • Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs) (high) • Contamination concerns (ETHYLENE OXIDE and 1,4-DIOXANE)
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BENZOPHENONE-1

Data Availability: Good

FUNCTION(S)	uv absorber, ultraviolet light absorber
CONCERNS	• Allergies/immunotoxicity (moderate) • Endocrine disruption (moderate)
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BHT

Data Availability: Limited

FUNCTION(S)	antioxidant, masking, fragrance ingredient
CONCERNS	• Cancer (moderate) • Developmental/reproductive toxicity (low) • Allergies/immunotoxicity (high) • Non-reproductive organ system toxicity (moderate) • Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs) (moderate)
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PROPYLENE CARBONATE

Data Availability: Limited

FUNCTION(S)	solvent, viscosity controlling, viscosity decreasing agent
CONCERNS	• Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs) (high)
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SODIUM ACETATE

Data Availability: Limited

FUNCTION(S)	buffering, masking, buffering agent, fragrance ingredient
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DENATONIUM BENZOATE

Data Availability: Limited

FUNCTION(S)	denaturant, masking, fragrance ingredient
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COCOS NUCIFERA (COCONUT) OIL

Data Availability: Fair

FUNCTION(S)	emollient, hair conditioning, masking, skin conditioning, solvent, fragrance ingredient, hair conditioning agent, skin-conditioning agent - miscellaneous;skin-conditioning agent - occlusive
CONCERNS	• Allergies/immunotoxicity (low) • Multiple, additive exposure sources (low) • Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs) (low)
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FRAGRANCE

Data Availability: Fair

FUNCTION(S)	deodorant, masking, perfuming
CONCERNS	• Allergies/immunotoxicity (high) • Endocrine disruption (moderate) • Non-reproductive organ system toxicity (moderate) • Ecotoxicology (low) • Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs) (moderate)
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CITRONELLOL

Data Availability: Fair

FUNCTION(S)	masking, fragrance ingredient
CONCERNS	• Allergies/immunotoxicity (high) • Contamination concerns (FORMALDEHYDE)
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COUMARIN

Data Availability: Limited

FUNCTION(S)	masking, fragrance ingredient
CONCERNS	• Allergies/immunotoxicity (high) • Enhanced skin absorption
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LIMONENE

Data Availability: Good

FUNCTION(S)	perfuming
CONCERNS	• Allergies/immunotoxicity (high) • Persistence and bioaccumulation (moderate) • Ecotoxicology (low) • Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs) (high) • Contamination concerns (FORMALDEHYDE)
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LINALOOL

Data Availability: Fair

FUNCTION(S)	deodorant, masking, fragrance ingredient
CONCERNS	• Allergies/immunotoxicity (high) • Contamination concerns (FORMALDEHYDE)
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D&C Red No. 17 (CI 26100)

Data Availability: Fair

FUNCTION(S)	cosmetic colorant, colorant
CONCERNS	• Cancer (low) • Developmental/reproductive toxicity (low) • Use restrictions (high) • Endocrine disruption (low) • Persistence and bioaccumulation (moderate) • Non-reproductive organ system toxicity (moderate) • Ecotoxicology (low) • Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs) (low) • Contamination concerns (P-PHENYLENEDIAMINE)
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D&C Yellow No. 11 (CI 47000)

Data Availability: Fair

FUNCTION(S)	colorant
CONCERNS	• Cancer (moderate) • Developmental/reproductive toxicity (low) • Allergies/immunotoxicity (low) • Use restrictions (high) • Endocrine disruption (low) • Non-reproductive organ system toxicity (low)
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Ingredients from packaging:

METHYL ACETATE, AQUA/WATER, BUTOXYDIGLYCOL, BENZOPHENONE-1, BHT, PROPYLENE CARBONATE, SODIUM ACETATE, DENATONIUM BENZOATE, COCOS NUCIFERA (COCONUT) OIL, FRAGRANCE, CITRONELLOL, COUMARIN, LIMONENE, LINALOOL, RED 17, YELLOW 11 (CI 47000)

Warnings from packaging:

Flammable. Keep away from heat and flame. Keep out of reach of children. Wash hands with soap before and after use. In case of accidental eye contact, immediately flush eyes with plenty of water, remove any contact lenses and with plenty of water, remove any contact lenses and continue to flush eyes with water for at least 15 minutes. In case of accidental ingestion, do not induce vomiting. Contact a Poison Control Center immediately. Harmful to synthetic fabrics, wood finished and plastics. Replace cap tightly after use.

Product's animal testing policies

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