Industrial isocyanate
m-Tolylidene diisocyanate (Toluene diisocyanate)
Safety score · 0–100
Avoid
Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.
Toluene diisocyanate is a highly reactive industrial isocyanate used in polyurethane production. It is a potent respiratory sensitizer, suspected carcinogen, and corrosive material with no place in cosmetic formulations.
Skin benefits
- Industrial chemical used in polyurethane manufacture
- Not a cosmetic ingredient
- Useful in foam and coating chemistry
Known concerns
- Classified as IARC Group 2B possibly carcinogenic to humans
- Severe respiratory sensitizer causing occupational asthma
- Skin and eye corrosive
- Absolutely not appropriate for cosmetic use
References
EU CosIng database
European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry: regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.
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