benzidine; 1,1'-biphenyl-4,4'-diamine; 4,4'-diaminobiphenyl; biphenyl-4,4'-ylenediamine
Severity 10/10cosmetic ingredient
Is benzidine; 1,1'-biphenyl-4,4'-diamine; 4,4'-diaminobiphenyl; biphenyl-4,4'-ylenediamine safe?
benzidine; 1,1'-biphenyl-4,4'-diamine; 4,4'-diaminobiphenyl; biphenyl-4,4'-ylenediamine carries significant published concerns (cancer concern, environmental impact).
Documented concerns
Cancer concern
10/10Classified by EU CLP Carc. 1A.
Environmental impact
10/10Classified by EU CLP Aquatic Acute 1/Aquatic Chronic 1.
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