Prohibited aromatic amine
N-2-Naphthylaniline
Safety score · 0–100
Avoid
Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.
An aromatic amine historically used as a rubber antioxidant. It is banned from EU cosmetics due to carcinogenicity concerns and links to bladder cancer associated with the naphthylamine chemical family.
Skin benefits
- No cosmetic benefit
- Used historically as a rubber antioxidant in industrial settings
Known concerns
- Aromatic amine classified as a possible carcinogen (IARC group 2B family)
- Contains 2-naphthylamine, a known bladder carcinogen, as a potential impurity
- Prohibited in EU cosmetics under Annex II
- Occupational exposure controlled under industrial hygiene standards
References
EU CosIng database
European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry: regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.
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