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Antimicrobial

PERMETHRIN

CAS 52645-53-1 Updated
12

Safety score · 0–100

Avoid

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

About

A pyrethroid insecticide — used in medicines for scabies/lice, but not approved for cosmetic use in the EU. Potential neurotoxin and endocrine-disruption concerns, plus environmental persistence. Cosmetic red flag.

Function

ANTIMICROBIAL

Skin benefits

  • No legitimate cosmetic benefit

Known concerns

  • Synthetic pyrethroid insecticide — not authorised for cosmetic use
  • Potential neurotoxic effects at high exposure
  • Endocrine-disruption signal in some studies
  • Environmental persistence and aquatic toxicity

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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