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VINYL CHLORIDE

CAS 75-01-4 Updated
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Safety score · 0–100

Avoid

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

About

A toxic, flammable industrial gas used to make PVC. Confirmed human carcinogen — must not be present as a cosmetic ingredient. Possible only as polymer-residue contamination.

Function

NOT REPORTED

Skin benefits

  • No legitimate cosmetic benefit

Known concerns

  • IARC Group 1 human carcinogen (liver angiosarcoma)
  • Highly flammable and toxic gas
  • Banned/restricted from cosmetic use in EU and globally
  • Causes severe systemic toxicity

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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