catechol
Severity 10/10cosmetic ingredient
Is catechol safe?
catechol carries significant published concerns (cancer concern, hormone disruption, irritation).
Documented concerns
Cancer concern
10/10Classified by IARC Group 2B; EU CLP Carc. 1B; California Prop 65 (cancer).
Hormone disruption
10/10Classified by EU CLP Muta. 2.
Irritation
10/10Classified by EU CLP Skin Irrit. 2; EU CLP Eye Irrit. 2.
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