Other
CAPTAN
Safety score · 0–100
Avoid
Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.
About
An agricultural fungicide, not a cosmetic ingredient. Suspected carcinogen, acutely toxic by inhalation, and environmentally hazardous; should not be in personal-care products.
Function
Skin benefits
- None for cosmetic use
Known concerns
- Pesticide misclassified as cosmetic ingredient
- Suspected carcinogen (H351)
- Acute inhalation toxicity (H330)
- Environmental toxicity (H400)
References
EU CosIng database
European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry — regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.
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