Banned Substance
3,5-Dinitrotoluene
Safety score · 0–100
Not Rated
Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.
3,5-Dinitrotoluene — another DNT isomer sharing the class carcinogenicity and cosmetic prohibition.
3,5-Dinitrotoluene (3,5-DNT, CAS 618-85-9) is a minor isomer within the dinitrotoluene family used as a chemical intermediate (TDI production) and explosive precursor. It shares the class toxicology — genotoxicity and hepatotoxicity in rodent studies — and is covered by the dinitrotoluenes group EU CLP classification as a Category 1B carcinogen, Category 1B germ-cell mutagen, and Category 2 reproductive toxicant. EU Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 Annex II prohibits dinitrotoluenes from cosmetic products. Industrial chemistry only; no cosmetic rationale.
Skin benefits
- No legitimate cosmetic use
Known concerns
- DNT group CLP Cat 1B carc / 1B mutagen / 2 reprotoxicant
- Genotoxic in animal studies
- EU Annex II cosmetic ban
- Industrial intermediate
- Not a consumer material
References
EU CosIng database
European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry: regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.
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