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Naphthalene-2,7-diol

CAS 582-17-2
38

Safety score · 0–100

Caution

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

About

Naphthalene-2,7-diol is a cosmetic ingredient. Exercise caution due to limited available safety data.

Naphthalene-2,7-diol (2,7-dihydroxynaphthalene) is a dihydroxy aromatic compound that may be used as an intermediate in dye synthesis. Under EU Cosmetics Regulation Annex III, it is restricted to a maximum concentration of 1%. It carries multiple hazard statements including skin sensitisation (H317), serious eye damage (H318), and aquatic toxicity (H411).

Known concerns

  • Restricted in EU (Annex III, max 1%)
  • Skin sensitiser (H317)
  • Serious eye damage (H318)
  • Aquatic toxicant (H411)
  • Skin and respiratory irritation (H315, H335)

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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