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Banned Substance

2,2,2-Tribromoethanol (tribromoethyl alcohol)

CAS 75-80-9
4

Safety score · 0–100

Avoid

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

Tribromoethanol (Avertin) is a veterinary anesthetic. Banned in EU cosmetics under Annex II — has no place in personal-care products.

Skin benefits

  • Veterinary anesthetic (Avertin) for laboratory rodents

Known concerns

  • EU Annex II banned in cosmetics
  • CNS depressant — anesthetic
  • Hepatotoxic and nephrotoxic
  • Not for any topical human use

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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