1,3-Bis(vinylsulfonylacetamido)propane
Safety score · 0–100
Moderate
Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.
1,3-bis(vinylsulfonylacetamido)propane is a cosmetic ingredient used in product formulations. Exercise caution due to limited available safety data.
1,3-Bis(vinylsulfonylacetamido)propane is a bifunctional reactive compound containing two vinylsulfonyl groups used as a coupling agent in oxidative hair dye systems. It carries GHS hazard classifications including H317 (skin sensitiser), H318 (serious eye damage), H341 (suspected mutagen), and H412 (harmful to aquatic life) under EU Regulation 1272/2008. Its use in cosmetic formulations requires careful concentration control and exclusion from leave-on products in many jurisdictions.
Known concerns
- Skin sensitiser (H317)
- Serious eye damage (H318)
- Suspected mutagen (H341)
- Harmful to aquatic life (H412)
- Reactive vinylsulfonyl compound - may form sensitising intermediates
References
EU CosIng database
European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry: regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.
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