Is Resmethrin safe in cosmetics?
Resmethrin has a safety rating of "POOR" in our database. EU status: prohibited. US status: permitted.
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Cosmetic Ingredient
Resmethrin
INCI: RESMETHRIN
Resmethrin (CAS 10453-86-8) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Synthetic pyrethroid insecticide — NOT a cosmetic ingredient. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: prohibited. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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Function
Synthetic pyrethroid insecticide — NOT a cosmetic ingredient
Safety Rating
POOR
Chemistry & Identifiers
IUPAC Name
(5-benzylfuran-3-yl)methyl 2,2-dimethyl-3-(2-methylprop-1-enyl)cyclopropane-1-carboxylate
InChIKey
VEMKTZHHVJILDY-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
prohibited
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
Not permitted for cosmetic use; regulated as a pesticide by EPA
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Resmethrin.
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Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for Resmethrin.
Regulatory Flags
endocrine_disruptor
prop65
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Resmethrin allowed in the EU?
Resmethrin EU regulatory status: prohibited. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Resmethrin do in cosmetics?
Resmethrin functions as: Synthetic pyrethroid insecticide — NOT a cosmetic ingredient. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 10453-86-8.
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