Industrial chemical (prohibited)
3,4-Dinitrotoluene
Safety score · 0–100
Avoid
Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.
An explosives precursor and dye intermediate classified as a carcinogen and reproductive toxicant. Prohibited from cosmetics, listed only because regulators enumerate banned CMR substances.
Skin benefits
- No cosmetic benefit, this is an explosives and dye intermediate
- Industrial chemical only
Known concerns
- Classified as a Category 1B carcinogen and reproductive toxicant
- Dinitrotoluenes are listed as CMR substances in EU Annex II of cosmetics
- Hepatotoxic and neurotoxic in occupational exposure data
- Prohibited from cosmetic products, no skin use
References
EU CosIng database
European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry: regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.
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