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FLUORESCENT BRIGHTENER 230

CAS 27344-06-5 Updated
22

Safety score · 0–100

Caution

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

About

An optical brightener (stilbene-type dye) used to mask yellow tints. PubChem GHS data flags severe skin and eye damage in raw form, making it inappropriate for leave-on skincare.

Function

UV ABSORBER

Skin benefits

  • Optical brightener — masks yellow in formulas
  • Visual whiteness in detergents and select cosmetics
  • Functions at low concentrations

Known concerns

  • GHS H314 — causes severe skin burns and eye damage
  • H302/H312 — harmful if swallowed/in skin contact
  • H335 respiratory irritation
  • Not appropriate for leave-on cosmetics

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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