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Chrysene

CAS 218-01-9
8

Safety score · 0–100

Avoid

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

Chrysene is a cosmetic ingredient. Raw material is classified as a suspected carcinogen. Exercise caution due to limited available safety data.

Chrysene is a PAH (polynuclear aromatic hydrocarbon) classified as a Category 2 carcinogen (H350 suspected of causing cancer) and Category 2 mutagen (H341). It also carries aquatic toxicity classifications (H400/H410). Chrysene is among the PAHs regulated under EU Annex II of the Cosmetics Regulation as prohibited substances. The compound is found as a contaminant in some petroleum-derived materials and is strictly regulated in consumer products.

Known concerns

  • CMR Category 2 carcinogen (H350)
  • Mutagenicity concern (H341)
  • PAH classification
  • EU Annex II prohibited
  • Aquatic toxicity (H410)

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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