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Banned

Sodium 4-nitro-m-cresolate

CAS 2666-76-4
20

Safety score · 0–100

Caution

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

A nitrophenol-derived antimicrobial salt with toxicity profile typical of the class — possible methaemoglobinaemia, sensitisation, and EU Annex II prohibition concerns. No safe cosmetic use.

Skin benefits

  • No legitimate cosmetic role

Known concerns

  • Nitrophenol toxicity
  • Methaemoglobinaemia risk
  • Sensitiser potential
  • EU Annex II prohibition expected

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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