Is Trichloroethane safe in cosmetics?
Trichloroethane has a safety rating of "POOR" in our database. EU status: prohibited. US status: permitted.
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Cosmetic Ingredient
Trichloroethane
INCI: TRICHLOROETHANE
Trichloroethane (CAS 71-55-6 (1,1,1-Trichloroethane) / 79-00-5 (1,1,2-Trichloroethane)) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Solvent (historically); degreasing agent. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: prohibited. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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CAS Number
71-55-6 (1,1,1-Trichloroethane) / 79-00-5 (1,1,2-Trichloroethane)
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Function
Solvent (historically); degreasing agent
Safety Rating
POOR
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
prohibited
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
Not permitted in cosmetics; classified as toxic chlorinated solvent; EPA-regulated substance; ozone-depleting substance (Montreal Protocol)
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Trichloroethane.
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Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for Trichloroethane.
Regulatory Flags
potential-allergen
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Trichloroethane allowed in the EU?
Trichloroethane EU regulatory status: prohibited. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Trichloroethane do in cosmetics?
Trichloroethane functions as: Solvent (historically); degreasing agent. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 71-55-6 (1,1,1-Trichloroethane) / 79-00-5 (1,1,2-Trichloroethane).
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