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Pentachloroethane

CAS 76-01-7
5

Safety score · 0–100

Avoid

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

About

Pentachloroethane is a cosmetic ingredient. Raw material is classified as a suspected carcinogen. Exercise caution due to limited available safety data.

Pentachloroethane (C2HCl5) is a heavy chlorinated hydrocarbon solvent. Under EU CLP Regulation, it carries H351 (suspected carcinogen), H372 (organ toxicity), H411 (aquatic toxicity), H302 (acute toxicity), H336 (CNS depression), and H401 (aquatic toxicity). The substance is not listed for cosmetic uses and is subject to restrictions under EU POPs and REACH regulations due to its environmental persistence and toxicity profile.

Known concerns

  • Suspected carcinogen H351
  • Organ toxicity H372
  • Environmental toxicity H411
  • Acute oral toxicity H302
  • CNS depression H336

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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