Dichloroethylene
Safety score · 0–100
Caution
Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.
About
Dichloroethylene is a cosmetic ingredient. Exercise caution due to limited available safety data.
Dichloroethylene is a chlorinated alkene solvent classified with toxic properties. It is not authorized for cosmetic use and falls under EU REACH restrictions on chlorinated organic solvents.
Known concerns
- Chlorinated solvent - toxic properties
- No cosmetic authorization under EU REACH
References
EU CosIng database
European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry — regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.
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