Industrial chemical - not cosmetic
IMIDAZOLE
Safety score · 0–100
Caution
Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.
Imidazole is an industrial chemical with corrosive and reproductive-toxicity flags. It is a building block in synthesis, not a leave-on cosmetic ingredient, and should not appear in consumer products on its own.
Skin benefits
- Industrial chemistry building block
- Used as a buffer or catalyst in chemical synthesis
- Not used as a finished-product cosmetic ingredient on its own
- Listed in chemistry registries for completeness
Known concerns
- PubChem GHS: H302 harmful if swallowed
- PubChem GHS: H314 causes severe skin burns and eye damage
- PubChem GHS: H360D may damage the unborn child
- Reproductive toxicant; should not appear neat in cosmetics
References
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.