Toluidines, their isomers, salts and halogenated and sulphonated derivatives
Safety score · 0–100
Avoid
Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.
About
A cosmetic ingredient. Exercise caution due to limited available safety data.
Toluidines (o-, m-, p-toluidine and derivatives) are aromatic amine intermediates used in dye and pigment manufacturing. They are classified by EU CLP Regulation as H301/H311 (acute toxicity), H317 (skin sensitization), H319 (eye irritation), H331 (acute inhalation toxicity), H351 (carcinogen suspected), H370/H372 (organ toxicity), and H400/H410/H411 (aquatic toxicity). The EU Cosmetics Regulation Annex II Entry prohibits their use in cosmetic products at any concentration ≥0.1%, reflecting the SVHC status of many toluidine isomers.
Known concerns
- Known/suspected carcinogen H351
- Acute toxicity H301/H311/H331
- Skin sensitizer H317
- Organ toxicity H370/H372
- Environmental hazard H400/H410
- Banned in EU cosmetics (Annex II)
References
EU CosIng database
European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry — regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.
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