1,1,2-Trichloroethane

8

Avoid

CAS Number: 79-00-5

About 1,1,2-Trichloroethane

1,1,2-trichloroethane is a cosmetic ingredient. Exercise caution due to limited available safety data.

Detailed Analysis

1,1,2-Trichloroethane (CAS 79-00-5) is a chlorinated solvent that has been used in cosmetic and pharmaceutical formulations. EU Regulation 1223/2009 Annex III restricts its use to concentrations below 0.1% as a constituent of substances or mixtures. The compound carries extensive hazard statements including H302/H312/H332 (harmful if swallowed, in contact with skin, or if inhaled), H351 (suspected of causing cancer), H331 (toxic if inhaled), H412 (harmful to aquatic life with long lasting effects), and H370/H372 (organ toxicity). The compound has been associated with liver, kidney, and neurological toxicity.

Known Concerns

  • ⚠ Restricted to <0.1% in EU mixtures
  • ⚠ Suspected carcinogen (H351)
  • ⚠ Liver and kidney toxicity
  • ⚠ Neurotoxicity concern
  • ⚠ Aquatic environmental hazard (H412)
  • ⚠ Toxic by inhalation (H331)

Safety Score

8

Avoid

Based on EU regulatory data, published safety research, and ingredient function analysis.

References

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