Pesticide (non-cosmetic)
DELTA-METHRIN
Safety score · 0–100
Avoid
Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.
About
A synonym of deltamethrin, a pyrethroid insecticide. EU Annex II prohibits it in cosmetics; appearance on a cosmetic label is a strong red flag for mislabeling, contamination or adulteration.
Function
Skin benefits
- Primarily a processing aid
Known concerns
- Pyrethroid insecticide
- Acute neurotoxicity at high dose
- EU Annex II prohibited
References
EU CosIng database
European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry — regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.
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