Monuron
Safety score · 0–100
Avoid
Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.
About
Monuron is a cosmetic ingredient used in product formulations. Exercise caution due to limited available safety data.
Monuron is a phenylurea herbicide that acts as a photosynthesis inhibitor and has been flagged as an endocrine disrupting chemical. It is not listed in any EU cosmetics regulation as an authorized substance, and its toxicity profile — including potential carcinogenicity and reproductive effects — makes it entirely unsuitable for topical application. No safety assessment for cosmetic use exists under EU frameworks.
Known concerns
- Endocrine disruptor
- No EU cosmetics authorization
- Herbicide with no dermal safety data
References
EU CosIng database
European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry — regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.
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