Prohibited industrial chemical
1-Chloro-4-nitrobenzene
Safety score · 0–100
Avoid
Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.
1-Chloro-4-nitrobenzene is a hazardous industrial chemical used in dye and pesticide synthesis. It is a CMR-classified substance not permitted in cosmetics under the EU Cosmetics Regulation.
Skin benefits
- No legitimate cosmetic benefit
- Used as an intermediate in industrial dye and pesticide synthesis
Known concerns
- Industrial nitroaromatic intermediate, not a cosmetic ingredient
- Classified as suspected carcinogen and mutagen
- Toxic by inhalation, ingestion and skin contact
- Causes methemoglobinemia
- Banned for use in cosmetic products under EU CMR provisions
References
EU CosIng database
European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry: regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.
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