Prohibited Substance
Antophyllite
Safety score · 0–100
Avoid
Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.
About
An amphibole asbestos mineral. EU-banned in cosmetics under Annex II — asbestos is a Group 1 human carcinogen causing mesothelioma; it is a known talc contaminant.
Skin benefits
- Not a cosmetic ingredient
Known concerns
- EU Annex II prohibited asbestos
- IARC Group 1 carcinogen
- Causes mesothelioma
- Talc-contamination concern
References
EU CosIng database
European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry — regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.
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