Regulatory Status
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Expert Verdict
🚫 CMR substance; respiratory sensitizer; causes occupational asthma; banned in EU and Canadian cosmetics; EPA risk-managed under TSCA
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Toluene Diisocyanate safe in cosmetics?
🚫 CMR substance; respiratory sensitizer; causes occupational asthma; banned in EU and Canadian cosmetics; EPA risk-managed under TSCA The EU classifies Toluene Diisocyanate as "prohibited". Safety rating: POOR.
Is Toluene Diisocyanate allowed in the EU?
Toluene Diisocyanate EU regulatory status: prohibited. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Toluene Diisocyanate do in cosmetics?
Toluene Diisocyanate functions as: Not a cosmetic ingredient; industrial polyurethane precursor. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 584-84-9 (2,4-TDI); 91-08-7 (2,6-TDI); 26471-62-5 (mixed isomers).
What is the Margin of Safety for Toluene Diisocyanate?
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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