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Prohibited Substance

Nitrosodipropylamine

CAS 621-64-7
2

Safety score · 0–100

Avoid

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

A volatile N-nitrosamine, prohibited in EU cosmetics. Classified IARC Group 2B (possibly carcinogenic) with potent animal carcinogenicity — no safe level in personal-care products.

Skin benefits

  • Not a cosmetic ingredient

Known concerns

  • EU Annex II prohibited
  • IARC 2B probable carcinogen
  • Potent animal liver carcinogen
  • Genotoxic nitrosamine

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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