1,2-Dibromo-3-chloropropane
Avoid
CAS Number: 96-12-8
About 1,2-Dibromo-3-chloropropane
1,2-Dibromo-3-chloropropane is a cosmetic ingredient used in product formulation. Exercise caution due to limited available safety data.
Detailed Analysis
1,2-Dibromo-3-chloropropane (DBCP) is a halogenated hydrocarbon pesticide that is listed as a Category 1B carcinogen (H350), Category 1B mutagen (H340), and Category 1B reproductive toxicant (H360F) under CLP Regulation. It was widely used as a soil fumigant but was banned from agricultural use decades ago due to severe human health effects including male infertility and cancer. This compound has no place in cosmetic formulations and any detection would constitute a serious contamination concern. It is definitively prohibited under EU Cosmetics Regulation Annex II.
Known Concerns
- ⚠ H350 Category 1B carcinogen
- ⚠ H340 Category 1B mutagen
- ⚠ H360F Category 1B reproductive toxicant
- ⚠ Banned pesticide - no cosmetic use
- ⚠ EU Annex II prohibited
- ⚠ Severe human health effects
Safety Score
Avoid
Based on EU regulatory data, published safety research, and ingredient function analysis.
References
EU CosIng Database
European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry
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