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Chloromethane (Methyl chloride)

CAS 74-87-3
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Safety score · 0–100

Caution

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

About

Chloromethane (methyl Chloride) is a cosmetic ingredient used in product formulations. Exercise caution due to limited available safety data.

Chloromethane (methyl chloride, CAS 74-87-3) carries a severe list of hazard statements including H220 (extremely flammable gas), H351 (suspected carcinogen), H360 (may damage fertility or the unborn child), H341 (suspected genetic defects), H372/H373 (causes damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure), and H332 (harmful if inhaled). It is classified as a CMR (Carcinogenic, Mutagenic, Reprotoxic) substance under EU Regulation 1223/2009 Article 14(b), which prohibits substances classified as CMR 1A/1B from use in cosmetic products. It is also subject to severe restrictions under REACH Annex XVII (Appendix 1-6) limiting occupational and consumer exposure.

Known concerns

  • CMR Category 2 - suspected carcinogen, mutagen, reproductive toxicant (EU banned in cosmetics)
  • Extremely flammable gas (H220)
  • Causes organ damage through repeated exposure (H372, H373)
  • May damage fertility/unborn child (H360)
  • Banned in cosmetic products under EU Regulation (EC) 1223/2009 Article 14

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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