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Banned Substance

Aniline, its salts and its halogenated and sulphonated derivatives

CAS 62-53-3 Updated
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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

Aniline is an industrial aromatic amine, IARC Group 2B carcinogen and methemoglobin inducer. Banned in EU cosmetics under Annex II.

Skin benefits

  • Industrial aromatic amine for dye and polymer synthesis

Known concerns

  • EU Annex II banned in cosmetics
  • IARC Group 2B carcinogen — bladder cancer association
  • Methemoglobinemia risk
  • Strong skin sensitizer

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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