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Solvent

MESITYLENE

CAS 108-67-8 Updated
15

Safety score · 0–100

Avoid

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

About

An aromatic hydrocarbon solvent (1,3,5-trimethylbenzene). Highly inappropriate for cosmetics: flammable, irritating, and causes organ damage with repeated exposure per GHS data.

Function

SOLVENT

Skin benefits

  • No skin benefit at relevant concentrations

Known concerns

  • Skin and eye irritation
  • Respiratory and CNS effects
  • Organ damage on repeated exposure
  • Flammability

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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