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PHENOL

CAS 108-95-2
8

Safety score · 0–100

Avoid

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

Pure phenol — a corrosive, systemically toxic compound prohibited in EU cosmetics under Annex II. Even brief skin contact can cause burns and absorption-related toxicity.

Function

ANTIMICROBIALDENATURANTDEODORANTFRAGRANCEORAL CAREPRESERVATIVE

Skin benefits

  • None safe at consumer level

Known concerns

  • EU Annex II prohibited
  • Acute toxicity all routes (H301/311/331)
  • Skin corrosion (H314)
  • Suspected mutagen (H341)

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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