Caredermis

alpha-chlorinated toluenes (benzal chloride, benzotrichloride, benzyl chloride) and benzoyl chloride (combined exposures)

Severity 8/10

cosmetic ingredient

Is alpha-chlorinated toluenes (benzal chloride, benzotrichloride, benzyl chloride) and benzoyl chloride (combined exposures) safe?

alpha-chlorinated toluenes (benzal chloride, benzotrichloride, benzyl chloride) and benzoyl chloride (combined exposures) carries significant published concerns (cancer concern, irritation).

Documented concerns

Cancer concern

8/10

Classified by IARC Group 2A; EU CLP Carc. 2.

Irritation

8/10

Classified by EU CLP Skin Irrit. 2; EU CLP Eye Dam. 1.

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