Caredermis

3-chloro-4-(dichloromethyl)-5-hydroxy-2(5h)-furanone

Severity 6/10

cosmetic ingredient

Is 3-chloro-4-(dichloromethyl)-5-hydroxy-2(5h)-furanone safe?

3-chloro-4-(dichloromethyl)-5-hydroxy-2(5h)-furanone carries moderate concerns worth knowing about (cancer concern).

Documented concerns

Cancer concern

6/10

Classified by IARC Group 2B.

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