Prohibited industrial chemical
4-Mesyl-2-nitrotoluene
Safety score · 0–100
Avoid
Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.
An aromatic nitro compound used as a synthesis intermediate, not a cosmetic ingredient. It is prohibited in EU cosmetics due to safety concerns related to the broader nitroaromatic chemical class.
Skin benefits
- No established cosmetic benefit
- Historically used only as a chemical intermediate
Known concerns
- Nitroaromatic compound listed under EU Cosmetics Regulation Annex II (prohibited substances)
- Suspected genotoxicity and mutagenicity typical of nitroaromatics
- Potential systemic toxicity from dermal absorption
- No demonstrated safety profile for topical human use
References
EU CosIng database
European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry: regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.
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