2,2-bis(bromomethyl) propane-1,3-diol

10

Avoid

CAS Number: 3296-90-0

About 2,2-bis(bromomethyl) propane-1,3-diol

2,2-bis(bromomethyl) Propane-1,3-diol is a cosmetic ingredient used in product formulations. Exercise caution due to limited available safety data.

Detailed Analysis

2,2-Bis(bromomethyl)propane-1,3-diol carries multiple serious hazard classifications: H340 (may cause genetic defects), H350 (may cause cancer), H302 (harmful if swallowed), H319/H351 (eye irritation/suspected carcinogen), H413 (may cause long-lasting harmful effects to aquatic life). The compound is a brominated primary alcohol with electrophilic reactivity that raises significant concern for genotoxicity and carcinogenicity. It is not on any EU Annex and must be considered prohibited by hazard profile.

Known Concerns

  • ⚠ H340 mutagen — EU Annex II/ CMR concern
  • ⚠ H350 carcinogen
  • ⚠ H302 acute toxicity
  • ⚠ H413 aquatic toxicity
  • ⚠ Electrophilic brominated structure with genotoxicity alerts

Safety Score

10

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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