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Banned Substance

2-(4-tert-Butylphenyl)ethanol

CAS 5406-86-0
5

Safety score · 0–100

Avoid

Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.

A para-tert-butylphenyl alcohol flagged as reproductively toxic. Listed in EU Annex II as a banned cosmetic substance.

Skin benefits

  • Specialty chemical intermediate

Known concerns

  • EU Annex II banned in cosmetics
  • Reproductive toxicity flag (CLP Repr 1B suspected)
  • Endocrine activity concern
  • Not approved for cosmetic use

References

EU

EU CosIng database

European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry: regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.

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