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Banned Substance

1,2-Epoxy-3-phenoxypropane (Phenylglycidyl ether)

CAS 122-60-1
6

Safety score Β· 0–100

Avoid

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

A reactive epoxide compound β€” phenyl glycidyl ether β€” with no place in cosmetic products. EU CLP classifies it as a presumed human carcinogen and mutagen, and IARC ranks it Group 2A. Should not appear in personal care.

Skin benefits

  • Primarily a processing aid

Known concerns

  • EU CLP: classified Carc. 1B β€” presumed human carcinogen
  • Mutagenic (Muta. 2) and skin sensitiser (Skin Sens. 1)
  • Banned for general consumer use in cosmetics
  • IARC Group 2A β€” probably carcinogenic to humans
  • Strong epoxide reactivity β€” reacts with skin/DNA

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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