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alpha,alpha,alpha-Trichlorotoluene

CAS 98-07-7
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Safety score · 0–100

Avoid

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

About

Alpha,alpha,alpha-trichlorotoluene is a cosmetic ingredient. Exercise caution due to limited available safety data.

Benzal chloride (CAS 98-07-7) is classified with H350 (may cause cancer), H318 (serious eye damage), H331 (toxic if inhaled), H335 (may irritate respiratory tract), and H317 (may cause skin sensitisation). The H350 classification alone places this substance in the highest concern category for cosmetic ingredients. The EU regulatory framework under REACH classifies this substance as a candidate for Authorisation, reflecting its serious hazards and effectively restricting its use in consumer products including cosmetics.

Known concerns

  • H350 known carcinogen
  • H318 serious eye damage
  • H331 toxic if inhaled
  • H317 skin sensitisation
  • H335 respiratory irritation

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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