2,6-Dinitrophenol
Safety score · 0–100
Caution
Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.
About
2,6-dinitrophenol is a cosmetic ingredient. Exercise caution due to limited available safety data.
2,6-Dinitrophenol is a nitroaromatic compound with toxic properties used in industrial applications. It has no authorization in EU cosmetic products and is classified as a toxic substance under EU chemical regulation.
Known concerns
- Toxic nitroaromatic compound - industrial chemical
- No cosmetic authorization in EU
References
EU CosIng database
European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry — regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.
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