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Benzidine acetate

CAS 36341-27-2
12

Safety score · 0–100

Avoid

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

A benzidine-derived aromatic amine salt classified as a confirmed human carcinogen (IARC Group 1) and prohibited in cosmetic products under EU Annex II.

Benzidine acetate (CAS 36341-27-2) is a salt of benzidine, an aromatic amine that is one of the most well-established human bladder carcinogens, classified as IARC Group 1 (carcinogenic to humans). PubChem safety score is 2 (extremely low), reflecting severe health concerns. EU Regulation 1223/2009 Annex II explicitly prohibits this substance in cosmetic products. Any presence in a cosmetic formulation would constitute a serious regulatory violation in the European market.

Known concerns

  • EU Annex II prohibited – banned in cosmetic products
  • IARC Group 1 confirmed human carcinogen
  • Bladder carcinogen
  • Severe regulatory violation if present in cosmetics

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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