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Active Ingredient

Trichloroacetic acid

CAS 76-03-9 Updated
25

Safety score · 0–100

Caution

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

About

A strong corrosive acid used for medium/deep professional chemical peels and wart treatment. Severely caustic — restricted in EU consumer products and definitely not a DIY ingredient.

Skin benefits

  • Strong professional chemical-peel agent
  • Used for warts and skin lesion ablation in clinical settings

Known concerns

  • Severely corrosive — causes deep skin burns
  • Restricted in EU consumer cosmetics
  • Risk of scarring and pigmentation changes if misused
  • Not appropriate for at-home cosmetic use

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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