Skip to content

2,3-Dinitrotoluene

CAS 602-01-7
5

Safety score · 0–100

Avoid

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

2,3-dinitrotoluene is a cosmetic ingredient. Raw material is classified as a suspected carcinogen. Exercise caution due to limited available safety data.

2,3-Dinitrotoluene (CAS 602-01-7) is a nitro-substituted toluene derivative that has been used in chemical synthesis. EU Regulation 1223/2009 Annex II prohibits the use of dinitrotoluenes in cosmetic products. The compound carries extensive hazard statements including H301/H311/H331 (toxic if swallowed, in contact with skin, or if inhaled), H341 (suspected genetic defects), H350 (may cause cancer), H361 (reproductive toxicity), H370/H372 (organ toxicity), and H400/H410 (aquatic toxicity). 2,3-Dinitrotoluene is metabolically activated to reactive intermediates that form DNA adducts, explaining its mutagenic and carcinogenic potential.

Known concerns

  • EU Annex II banned - nitroaromatic carcinogen
  • Metabolic activation to DNA-damaging intermediates
  • Confirmed mutagen (H341)
  • Reproductive toxicity (H361)
  • Acute toxicity by multiple routes
  • Bioaccumulative potential

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

Check your shelf

Find 2,3-Dinitrotoluene in your products.

Scan any cosmetic product with LuxSense to see if it contains 2,3-Dinitrotoluene and get a full ingredient breakdown with safety scores.

This profile is for educational purposes and does not constitute medical advice. Regulatory status and scientific understanding evolve, so always read the physical product label and consult a healthcare professional for personal concerns.