Is Chlorinated Paraffin safe in cosmetics?
Chlorinated Paraffin has a safety rating of "POOR" in our database. EU status: prohibited. US status: restricted.
POOR
Cosmetic Ingredient
Chlorinated Paraffin
INCI: CHLORINATED PARAFFIN
Chlorinated Paraffin (CAS 85535-84-8 (short-chain C10–13); 85535-85-9 (medium-chain C14–17)) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Plasticizer and flame retardant; not a standard cosmetic ingredient. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: prohibited. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
CAS Number
85535-84-8 (short-chain C10–13); 85535-85-9 (medium-chain C14–17)
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Function
Plasticizer and flame retardant; not a standard cosmetic ingredient
Editorial assessment
POOR
Preliminary editorial note — not a computed safety verdict.
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
prohibited
US US Status
restricted
US Notes
EPA restricted; not FDA-approved for cosmetics use; TSCA regulated
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Chlorinated Paraffin.
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Editorial summary
Preliminary editorial summary for Chlorinated Paraffin — not a computed safety verdict. See the sourced toxicological data above.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Chlorinated Paraffin allowed in the EU?
Chlorinated Paraffin EU regulatory status: prohibited. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Chlorinated Paraffin do in cosmetics?
Chlorinated Paraffin functions as: Plasticizer and flame retardant; not a standard cosmetic ingredient. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 85535-84-8 (short-chain C10–13); 85535-85-9 (medium-chain C14–17).
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