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2-Chloro-6-fluoro-phenol

CAS 2040-90-6
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Safety score · 0–100

Moderate

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

About

2-chloro-6-fluoro-phenol is a cosmetic ingredient used in product formulations. Exercise caution due to limited available safety data.

2-Chloro-6-fluoro-phenol is a halogenated phenolic compound combining both chloro and fluoro substituents on the benzene ring. Halogenated phenols are generally considered problematic in cosmetic formulations due to potential for skin irritation, environmental persistence, and bioaccumulation concerns. The compound has no affirmative listing in EU cosmetics regulation, effectively excluding it from cosmetic use. Its fluorine content also raises environmental concerns regarding persistence and bioaccumulation potential.

Known concerns

  • No EU cosmetic approval
  • Skin/eye irritation potential
  • Environmental persistence concerns
  • Bioaccumulation potential

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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