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Chrysotile

CAS 12001-29-5 / 132207-32-0
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Safety score · 0–100

Avoid

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

About

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

Chrysotile (CAS 12001-29-5) is the most widely used form of asbestos, classified as a confirmed human carcinogen (H350) causing mesothelioma and lung cancer. It also exhibits specific organ toxicity (H372), mutagenic effects (H341), and target organ effects (H370). The EU has prohibited chrysotile and all asbestos forms under REACH Annex XVII and Cosmetics Regulation 1223/2009; there is no safe cosmetic use.

Known concerns

  • Confirmed carcinogen (H350)
  • Mesothelioma and lung cancer hazard
  • Mutagenicity (H341)
  • Specific organ toxicity (H372)
  • Absolutely banned in cosmetic products

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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