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Banned Substance

Dinoterb, its salts and esters

CAS 1420-07-1 Updated
3

Safety score · 0–100

Avoid

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

About

Dinoterb is a dinitrophenol-class herbicide listed in EU Annex II of prohibited substances in cosmetics. Banned in EU agriculture since the 1990s for reproductive toxicity. No legitimate cosmetic use — its place here is purely a regulatory flag.

Skin benefits

  • No legitimate cosmetic benefit — banned pesticide

Known concerns

  • EU Annex II prohibited substance
  • Dinitrophenol-class herbicide — uncouples cellular respiration
  • Reproductive toxicant; banned as plant protection product in EU
  • Presence in cosmetics is regulatory non-compliance

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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