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Banned Substance

Bisphenol A (4,4'-Isopropylidenediphenol)

CAS 80-05-7 Updated
5

Safety score · 0–100

Avoid

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

About

Bisphenol A is a notorious endocrine disruptor and reproductive toxicant. It is banned from cosmetic products in the EU. Should never appear as a deliberately added cosmetic ingredient.

Skin benefits

  • No legitimate cosmetic benefit

Known concerns

  • Established endocrine disruptor
  • Reproductive toxicity (CMR Category 1B)
  • Skin and respiratory sensitizer
  • Banned from cosmetic use under EU Annex II

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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