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2-Naphthylammonium acetate

CAS 553-00-4
22

Safety score · 0–100

Caution

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

About

2-naphthylammonium Acetate is classified with carcinogenic hazards. It is restricted or banned in cosmetic products in most jurisdictions. Exercise caution due to limited available safety data.

2-Naphthylammonium acetate (CAS 553-00-4) is a salt of beta-naphthylamine, a historically significant bladder carcinogen. While the acetate salt may have different properties from the free base, the naphthylamine structural alert remains a significant concern. EU CosIng does not explicitly list this specific salt, but the broader naphthylamine class has been subject to regulatory scrutiny. The lack of modern, comprehensive toxicological data and the structural carcinogenicity concerns result in a very low safety score.

Known concerns

  • Structural carcinogenicity alert (naphthylamine class)
  • Documented bladder carcinogenicity of related naphthylamines
  • Insufficient modern toxicological data for this specific salt

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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