1,2-Dichloroethylene

18

Avoid

CAS Number: 540-59-0

About 1,2-Dichloroethylene

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

Detailed Analysis

1,2-Dichloroethylene (acetylene dichloride) is a chlorinated alkene solvent with multiple hazard classifications including flammability (H225), acute toxicity (H302, H303), CNS effects (H336), eye irritation (H319), skin irritation (H315), and target organ toxicity (H370, H373). It is restricted under REACH Annex XVII and is not permitted in cosmetic products.

Known Concerns

  • ⚠ Highly flammable (H225)
  • ⚠ Acute oral toxicity (H302, H303)
  • ⚠ Skin and eye irritation (H315, H319)
  • ⚠ CNS effects (H336)
  • ⚠ Target organ toxicity (H370, H373)
  • ⚠ Prohibited in cosmetic products

Safety Score

18

Avoid

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

References

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EU CosIng Database

European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry

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