Prohibited industrial monomer
2-Methyl-m-phenylene diisocyanate (Toluene 2,6-diisocyanate)
Safety score · 0–100
Avoid
Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.
Toluene 2,6-diisocyanate is an industrial polyurethane chemical that the EU has banned from cosmetics. It is known to cause asthma and severe respiratory allergies in exposed workers.
Skin benefits
- Industrial monomer for polyurethane manufacture
- Has no cosmetic application
Known concerns
- Classified as Carc. 2 and Resp. Sens. 1 under EU CLP
- Banned in EU cosmetics (Annex II)
- Causes occupational asthma and severe respiratory allergy
- Acutely toxic by inhalation and a strong irritant
References
EU CosIng database
European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry: regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.
Related prohibited industrial monomers
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