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Banned Substance

Nitrofen

CAS 1836-75-5
2

Safety score · 0–100

Avoid

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

A banned diphenyl ether herbicide — classified as a probable human carcinogen and a reproductive toxicant. It has no cosmetic application and any presence would be an illegal contaminant under EU rules.

Skin benefits

  • No legitimate cosmetic benefit

Known concerns

  • IARC classified probable human carcinogen
  • Reproductive and developmental toxicant
  • Banned pesticide; not authorized for any cosmetic use
  • Persistent environmental contaminant

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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