3,3'-Dichlorobenzidine dihydrochloride

5

Avoid

CAS Number: 612-83-9

About 3,3'-Dichlorobenzidine dihydrochloride

3,3'-dichlorobenzidine Dihydrochloride is a cosmetic ingredient. Exercise caution due to limited available safety data.

Detailed Analysis

3,3'-Dichlorobenzidine dihydrochloride is a genotoxic carcinogen (H350) and suspected mutagen (H341) that also exhibits aquatic toxicity (H400, H410, H411). It is classified as a Category 1B carcinogen under EU CLP regulation and is listed in REACH Annex XVII restrictions, prohibiting its placement on the market or use in mixtures at ≥0.1%. It is definitively banned from cosmetic products.

Known Concerns

  • ⚠ Carcinogen (H350)
  • ⚠ Mutagenicity (H341)
  • ⚠ Aquatic toxicity (H400, H410, H411)
  • ⚠ Severe skin and eye damage (H318)
  • ⚠ Banned at ≥0.1% under REACH Annex XVII

Safety Score

5

Avoid

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

References

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EU CosIng Database

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