2-methyl-5-(1,1,3,3-tetramethylbutyl)hydroquinone

Severity 4/10

cosmetic ingredient

Is 2-methyl-5-(1,1,3,3-tetramethylbutyl)hydroquinone safe?

2-methyl-5-(1,1,3,3-tetramethylbutyl)hydroquinone carries moderate concerns worth knowing about (allergy risk, irritation, environmental impact).

Documented concerns

Allergy risk

4/10

Classified by EU CLP Skin Sens. 1.

Irritation

4/10

Classified by EU CLP Eye Dam. 1.

Environmental impact

4/10

Classified by EU CLP Aquatic Chronic 2.

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