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Banned Substance

Chlordecone

CAS 143-50-0
1

Safety score · 0–100

Avoid

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

Chlordecone is a banned organochlorine pesticide and Stockholm Convention persistent organic pollutant. Toxic, carcinogenic, and never appropriate for cosmetics.

Skin benefits

  • Not for cosmetic use

Known concerns

  • EU Annex II banned organochlorine pesticide
  • IARC Group 2B possibly carcinogenic
  • Stockholm Convention POP, persistent

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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