Regulatory Status
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Safety Data
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Expert Verdict
🚫 DO NOT USE. Ozone-depleting substance (banned under Montreal Protocol); CNS depressant; cardiac sensitizer (arrhythmias); hepatotoxic; classified CMR suspect; prohibited in virtually all cosmetic regulatory frameworks globally. Any presence in a formulation would constitute a critical regulatory violation.
Regulatory Flags
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Trichloroethane safe in cosmetics?
🚫 DO NOT USE. Ozone-depleting substance (banned under Montreal Protocol); CNS depressant; cardiac sensitizer (arrhythmias); hepatotoxic; classified CMR suspect; prohibited in virtually all cosmetic regulatory frameworks globally. Any presence in a formulation would constitute a critical regulatory violation. The EU classifies Trichloroethane as "prohibited". Safety rating: POOR.
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).
What is the Margin of Safety for Trichloroethane?
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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