Shein Women's Sequin Fishtail Party Dress
Summary
Shein Women's Sequin Fishtail Party Dress scores 1/100. Independent lab testing by Greenpeace (2025) detected formaldehyde, aromatic amine PPD (para-phenylenediamine), and heavy metal antimony (Sb). Formaldehyde is a known carcinogen and mutagen. PPD is a potent contact allergen and suspected carcinogen banned in direct skin-contact textiles in many jurisdictions — it causes severe allergic dermatitis. Antimony can irritate skin and damage respiratory system, liver, and kidneys. A dangerous cocktail of chemicals in a garment worn directly against skin.
At a glance
Contaminants 1
Source: Independent third-party laboratory testing
Antimony (Sb) Detected High
Detected at a high level — at or above health-based exposure limits. Regular exposure at this level is a genuine health concern. Antimony detected. Can irritate skin and eyes, and damage respiratory system, liver, and kidneys with prolonged exposure.
Independent third-party testing.
Key ingredients 2
FormaldehydeVery Bad
Known carcinogen and mutagen that damages DNA. Causes irritation of skin, eyes, and respiratory system. Used as a textile finish but poses serious health risks through prolonged skin contact.
See more about Formaldehyde →Aromatic Amine: PPD (Para-Phenylenediamine)Very Bad
Potent contact allergen and suspected carcinogen. Causes severe allergic dermatitis. Restricted in direct skin-contact textiles under EU regulations.
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