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Industrial chemical (prohibited)

Propiolactone

CAS 57-57-8
1

Safety score · 0–100

Avoid

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

Beta-propiolactone, a reactive sterilant and known carcinogen. Prohibited from cosmetics under EU CMR rules, it appears in this catalog only as a regulator-banned reference substance.

Skin benefits

  • No cosmetic benefit, beta-propiolactone is a chemical sterilant
  • Historical use in vaccine and laboratory sterilization

Known concerns

  • IARC Group 2B and EU Category 1B carcinogen
  • Direct alkylating agent, highly reactive with DNA and proteins
  • Prohibited in cosmetics under EU Annex II CMR rules
  • Severe irritant and corrosive to skin and mucous membranes

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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