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Dodecachloropentacyclo[5.2.1.02,6.03,9.05,8]decane (Mirex)

CAS 2385-85-5 Updated
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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

Mirex — a banned organochlorine pesticide and flame retardant. Listed as a persistent organic pollutant under the Stockholm Convention; banned from EU cosmetics under Annex II.

Skin benefits

  • No cosmetic use (banned pesticide)

Known concerns

  • EU Annex II banned in cosmetics
  • Stockholm Convention persistent organic pollutant
  • IARC Group 2B possible human carcinogen
  • Highly bioaccumulative organochlorine

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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