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Banned Substance

Kresoxim-methyl

CAS 143390-89-0 Updated
15

Safety score · 0–100

Avoid

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

About

Kresoxim-methyl is a strobilurin agricultural fungicide, not a cosmetic ingredient. EU classifies it as Carcinogen Cat. 2 — never legal in cosmetic products.

Skin benefits

  • No legitimate cosmetic benefit

Known concerns

  • Carcinogen Cat. 2 (EU CLP)
  • Agricultural fungicide
  • Aquatic toxicity
  • Not on EU cosmetic ingredient list
  • Pesticide residue concern

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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