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Solvent

NITROETHANE

CAS 79-24-3 Updated
12

Safety score · 0–100

Avoid

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

About

An industrial flammable solvent. PubChem flags suspected reproductive toxicity plus inhalation and oral hazards — not appropriate for skincare or leave-on cosmetics.

Function

SOLVENT

Skin benefits

  • Solvent only

Known concerns

  • Flammable
  • Acute toxicity oral and inhalation
  • Suspected reproductive toxicant H361fd

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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