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2,6-XYLENOL

CAS 576-26-1
10

Safety score · 0–100

Avoid

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

A toxic, corrosive dimethylphenol. Acutely toxic by skin contact and ingestion; not appropriate as a finished cosmetic ingredient.

Function

PERFUMING

Skin benefits

  • None at cosmetic-relevant exposure

Known concerns

  • Acute toxicity dermal/oral (H301/H311)
  • Skin corrosion (H314)
  • Phenol-class systemic toxicity
  • Not on EU cosmetic positive lists

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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