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3-NITRO-P-CRESOL

CAS 2042-14-0
35

Safety score · 0–100

Caution

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

About

A nitro cresol restricted under EU Annex II due to concerns about its potential to form carcinogenic degradation products.

Listed under EU Annex II/250 restriction, 3-Nitro-p-cresol is prohibited in cosmetic products due to concerns about nitrosamine formation and its nitro group's contribution to genotoxic risk. Its use in consumer cosmetics is banned in the EU regardless of concentration.

Known concerns

  • EU Annex II/250 banned substance
  • Nitro group with genotoxic concern
  • Potential nitrosamine formation risk
  • Prohibited regardless of concentration

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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