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Solvent

TRICHLOROETHANE

CAS 71-55-6 Updated
2

Safety score · 0–100

Avoid

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

About

1,1,1-Trichloroethane is a chlorinated solvent PROHIBITED in EU cosmetics under Annex II. It is also banned globally under the Montreal Protocol as an ozone depleter. Should never be in a cosmetic product.

Function

SOLVENT

Skin benefits

  • Historically used as industrial solvent
  • No accepted cosmetic use

Known concerns

  • EU Annex II prohibited in cosmetics
  • H351 possible carcinogen, H336 CNS effects, H225 highly flammable
  • Ozone-depleting substance under Montreal Protocol

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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