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MUSK XYLENE

CAS 81-15-2
32

Safety score · 0–100

Caution

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

About

A synthetic nitro musk fragrance facing EU environmental restrictions due to bioaccumulation concerns.

Musk Xylene (5-tert-butyl-2,4,6-trinitro-m-xylene) is a synthetic nitro musk used as a fragrance fixative. It is included in the EU REACH Authorisation List (Annex XIV) due to its vPvB (very persistent, very bioaccumulative) properties, meaning it cannot be placed on the market or used without specific authorisation granted under REACH.

Known concerns

  • EU REACH Annex XIV authorisation required
  • vPvB (very persistent, very bioaccumulative)
  • Environmental restriction
  • Banned in cosmetics via REACH

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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