Prohibited CMR substance
6-Glycidyloxynapht-1-yl oxymethyloxirane
Safety score · 0–100
Avoid
Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.
Bifunctional epoxide compound prohibited in EU cosmetics under Annex II as a carcinogenic, mutagenic, or reprotoxic (CMR) substance. Highly reactive structure makes any skin exposure unacceptable.
Skin benefits
- No accepted cosmetic benefit
- Historically used as industrial epoxy intermediate only
Known concerns
- Listed in EU CMR substances and prohibited in cosmetics (Annex II)
- Diepoxide structure is highly reactive and mutagenic
- Skin sensitizer and suspected carcinogen
- No safe exposure level established for skin contact
References
EU CosIng database
European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry: regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.
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