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Solvent

1,2,3-Trichloropropane

CAS 96-18-4
3

Safety score · 0–100

Avoid

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

1,2,3-Trichloropropane — a chlorinated solvent and chemical intermediate. Banned in EU cosmetics under Annex II; IARC Group 2A and reprotoxic.

Skin benefits

  • No cosmetic use (industrial solvent/intermediate)

Known concerns

  • EU Annex II banned in cosmetics
  • IARC Group 2A probable human carcinogen
  • Reproductive toxicant (Repr. 1B)
  • Persistent groundwater contaminant

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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