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Banned Substance

alpha-Chlorotoluene (Benzyl chloride)

CAS 100-44-7
3

Safety score · 0–100

Avoid

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

Benzyl chloride is a reactive alkylating agent and probable human carcinogen, banned from EU cosmetics. Causes severe irritation; never appropriate in skincare.

Skin benefits

  • Not for cosmetic use

Known concerns

  • EU Annex II banned alkylating agent
  • IARC Group 2A probable human carcinogen
  • Severe skin/respiratory irritant

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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