Regulatory Status
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Safety Data
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Expert Verdict
Acute inhalation toxicity (GHS Category 4) with nitrile group present; limited cosmetic safety assessment data available and would require full SCCS dossier for EU Annex III listing if used in hair dyes; skin corrosion/irritation flagged in safety data.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is 2-Cyanomethyl Benzimidazole safe in cosmetics?
Acute inhalation toxicity (GHS Category 4) with nitrile group present; limited cosmetic safety assessment data available and would require full SCCS dossier for EU Annex III listing if used in hair dyes; skin corrosion/irritation flagged in safety data. The EU classifies 2-Cyanomethyl Benzimidazole as "permitted". Safety rating: MODERATE.
Is 2-Cyanomethyl Benzimidazole allowed in the EU?
2-Cyanomethyl Benzimidazole EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does 2-Cyanomethyl Benzimidazole do in cosmetics?
2-Cyanomethyl Benzimidazole functions as: Hair dyeing. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 4414-88-4.
What is the Margin of Safety for 2-Cyanomethyl Benzimidazole?
not established The Margin of Safety (MoS) is calculated using SCCS methodology. A MoS above 100 is generally considered safe. Use the MoS Calculator tool to calculate MoS for your specific formulation and product category.
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