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Alachlor (ISO)
Safety score · 0–100
Avoid
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About
A herbicide classified as a probable human carcinogen (IARC 2B) that has been banned from agricultural use in the EU, with no cosmetic applications whatsoever.
Alachlor is a chloroacetanilide herbicide classified by IARC as Group 2B (possibly carcinogenic to humans) and by the EU as a Candidate for Substitution under plant protection product regulations. The EU banned alachlor as a plant protection product (Commission Regulation (EC) 2076/2002). It is also classified as a potential endocrine disruptor. The substance is not listed in EU CosIng Annexes and has absolutely no cosmetic application. Any residue or presence of such a banned agricultural chemical in cosmetic products would be subject to strict contamination limits under REACH, but intentional use is categorically prohibited.
Known concerns
- IARC Group 2B possible carcinogen
- EU banned herbicide - no agricultural use permitted
- Potential endocrine-disrupting activity
- EU REACH candidate for substitution
- Absolutely no cosmetic application
References
EU CosIng database
European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry — regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.
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