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Industrial nitrile (non-cosmetic)

Succinonitrile

CAS 110-61-2
18

Safety score · 0–100

Avoid

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

An industrial dinitrile used in lithium battery electrolytes and chemical synthesis. It is not a recognized cosmetic ingredient and carries acute toxicity and aquatic hazard classifications.

Skin benefits

  • No recognized cosmetic function
  • Tracked in regulatory exclusion lists for transparency

Known concerns

  • Harmful if swallowed (H302) and toxic in contact with skin (H311)
  • Causes skin, eye, and respiratory irritation
  • Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects (H400/H410)
  • Nitrile group can release cyanide under metabolism
  • Not used in legitimate cosmetic formulations

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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This profile is for educational purposes and does not constitute medical advice. Regulatory status and scientific understanding evolve, so always read the physical product label and consult a healthcare professional for personal concerns.