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Banned pesticide

Captafol

CAS 2425-06-1
3

Safety score · 0–100

Avoid

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

Captafol is a banned agricultural fungicide classified as a probable human carcinogen by IARC. It is prohibited in EU cosmetics and has no legitimate place in any personal care formulation.

Skin benefits

  • Historically used as an agricultural fungicide on crops
  • Has no cosmetic function whatsoever

Known concerns

  • Banned in EU cosmetics under Annex II as a prohibited substance
  • IARC Group 2A probable human carcinogen with strong animal evidence
  • Severe skin sensitiser with documented occupational dermatitis cases
  • Pesticide use also prohibited in many jurisdictions including the EU

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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