Banned Substance
Isoxaflutole
Safety score · 0–100
Avoid
Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.
About
Isoxaflutole is an agricultural herbicide classified as reproductively toxic. Listed in EU Annex II — banned from any cosmetic application.
Skin benefits
- Selective broadleaf herbicide for maize
Known concerns
- EU Annex II banned in cosmetics
- Pesticide — not for human topical use
- Reproductive toxicity (CLP Repr 1B)
- Suspected carcinogen
References
EU CosIng database
European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry — regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.
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