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Heptachlor

CAS 76-44-8
5

Safety score · 0–100

Avoid

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

Heptachlor is a cosmetic ingredient used in product formulations. Exercise caution due to limited available safety data.

Heptachlor is a highly persistent organochlorine insecticide that bioaccumulates through the food chain and is classified as a probable human carcinogen (IARC Group 2A). It is listed on EU Annex II (Regulation 1223/2009) as a substance prohibited in cosmetic products, and its use in any consumer product is effectively banned across the EU.

Known concerns

  • EU Annex II – prohibited substance
  • Persistent organic pollutant (Stockholm Convention)
  • Probable human carcinogen (IARC 2A)
  • Endocrine disruptor
  • Bioaccumulates in adipose tissue

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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This profile is for educational purposes and does not constitute medical advice. Regulatory status and scientific understanding evolve, so always read the physical product label and consult a healthcare professional for personal concerns.