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1-Methyl-3-nitro-1-nitrosoguanidine

CAS 70-25-7
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Safety score · 0–100

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

About

1-methyl-3-nitro-1-nitrosoguanidine is a cosmetic ingredient used in product formulations. Exercise caution due to limited available safety data.

This compound is a nitrosamine derivative classified as a suspected carcinogen (H350) and mutagen (H341). It also exhibits acute toxicity (H302), severe skin corrosion (H314), and aquatic hazard (H411). Nitrosamines are strictly regulated under EU cosmetics law and fall under Annex II substances prohibited in cosmetic products.

Known concerns

  • carcinogen (H350)
  • mutagenic (H341)
  • severe skin irritant (H314)
  • skin sensitizer (H317)
  • acute toxicity (H302)
  • aquatic toxic (H411)

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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