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Diethylcarbamoyl-chloride

CAS 88-10-8
8

Safety score · 0–100

Avoid

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

About

Diethylcarbamoyl-chloride is a cosmetic ingredient. Exercise caution due to limited available safety data.

Diethylcarbamoyl chloride (DECC) is an intermediate chemical used in the synthesis of agrochemicals and pharmaceuticals. Under EU Regulation (EC) 1272/2008 (CLP), it is classified H302 (harmful if swallowed), H315 (skin irritation), H319 (eye irritation), H332 (harmful if inhaled), H335 (respiratory irritation), and H351 (suspected carcinogen). The EU prohibits its use in cosmetic products at any significant concentration due to severe systemic toxicity.

Known concerns

  • Suspected carcinogen H351
  • Acute toxicity H302/H332
  • Skin and eye irritation H315/H319
  • Respiratory irritant H335
  • Prohibited in cosmetic products

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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