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Corrosive acid chloride

BENZOYL CHLORIDE

CAS 98-88-4
3

Safety score · 0–100

Avoid

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

Benzoyl chloride is a highly reactive, corrosive acid chloride classified GHS Danger for severe skin and eye burns, acute toxicity, and suspected carcinogenicity. It has no legitimate cosmetic use on finished skin.

Function

SKIN CONDITIONING

Skin benefits

  • Important industrial acylating reagent used in pharmaceutical and polymer synthesis
  • Precursor to benzoyl peroxide and a range of organic intermediates

Known concerns

  • GHS Danger with H314 causes severe skin burns and eye damage and H318 serious eye damage
  • Acute toxicity by all routes: H302 harmful if swallowed, H312 skin, H332 inhalation, some sources H330 fatal if inhaled
  • H317 may cause skin sensitization and H351 suspected of causing cancer in multiple notifications
  • Highly reactive acid chloride that liberates hydrochloric acid on contact with moisture or skin

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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This profile is for educational purposes and does not constitute medical advice. Regulatory status and scientific understanding evolve, so always read the physical product label and consult a healthcare professional for personal concerns.