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2,5-Dinitrotoluene

CAS 619-15-8
8

Safety score · 0–100

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

About

2,5-dinitrotoluene is a cosmetic ingredient. Exercise caution due to limited available safety data.

2,5-Dinitrotoluene is one of six isomers of dinitrotoluene, all of which share toxicological concerns including carcinogenicity and reproductive toxicity. The compound is classified as H350 (known carcinogen) and H361f (suspected reproductive toxicant). These CMR 1B classifications place it on the EU Annex II prohibited list for cosmetic products. Industrial uses include polyurethane production and as a dye intermediate.

Known concerns

  • EU Annex II CMR prohibition: prohibited in cosmetics
  • H350: known human carcinogen
  • H361f: suspected reproductive toxicant
  • H301/H311/H331: acute toxicity by oral, dermal, inhalation routes

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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