Poor Cosmetic Ingredient GHS Classified

Vinyl Chloride

INCI: VINYL CHLORIDE

CAS Number
75-01-4
Function
Insufficient Data
Safety Rating
POOR

Regulatory Status

🇪🇺 EU Status prohibited
🇺🇸 US Status prohibited
US Notes No specific restrictions

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Safety Data

Margin of Safety (MoS)
not established
Dermal Absorption
high
Sensitization
high

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GHS Hazard Classification

Globally Harmonized System classification per ECHA C&L inventory and ILO/WHO International Chemical Safety Cards.

Signal Word
DANGER
Pictograms
flam;flame; cylinder;gas; excl mark;warn; cancer;health haz
Hazard Statements
Extremely flammable gas Contains gas under pressure; may explode if heated May cause drowsiness or dizziness May cause damage to liver through prolonged or repeated exposure Suspected of causing genetic defects May cause cancer
Short-term Exposure Effects
The liquid may cause frostbite. The substance is irritating to the eyes. The substance may cause effects on the central nervous system. This may result in lowering of consciousness, convulsions and seizures. Medical observation is indicated.
Long-term Exposure Effects
The substance may have effects on the liver, spleen, blood, peripheral blood vessels and tissue and bones of the fingers. Animal tests show that this substance possibly causes toxicity to human reproduction or development. This substance is carcinogenic to humans.
Routes of Exposure
The substance can be absorbed into the body by inhalation.

Expert Verdict

Vinyl Chloride is prohibited in cosmetics in the EU due to safety concerns.

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Concern Level: High

Regulatory Flags

EU Restricted CMR prop65 eu_banned_cosmetics eu_cosing_listed

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Vinyl Chloride safe in cosmetics?

Vinyl Chloride is prohibited in cosmetics in the EU due to safety concerns. The EU classifies Vinyl Chloride as "prohibited". Safety rating: POOR.

Is Vinyl Chloride allowed in the EU?

Vinyl Chloride EU regulatory status: prohibited. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Vinyl Chloride do in cosmetics?

Vinyl Chloride functions as: Insufficient Data. It is classified as a Cosmetic Ingredient in our database. CAS number: 75-01-4.

What is the Margin of Safety for Vinyl Chloride?

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.

Is Vinyl Chloride classified as hazardous under GHS?

Vinyl Chloride carries a GHS signal word of "DANGER". Hazard statements: Extremely flammable gas Contains gas under pressure; may explode if heated May cause drowsiness or dizziness May cause damage to liver through prolonged or repeated exposure Suspected of causing genetic defects May cause cancer. This classification is based on the ILO/WHO International Chemical Safety Card and ECHA C&L inventory data. Note: GHS classification applies to the pure substance — at cosmetic use concentrations, hazard thresholds may not be met.

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