ddt (dichlorodiphenyl-trichloroethane)
Severity 8/10cosmetic ingredient
Is ddt (dichlorodiphenyl-trichloroethane) safe?
ddt (dichlorodiphenyl-trichloroethane) carries significant published concerns (cancer concern, environmental impact).
Documented concerns
Cancer concern
8/10Classified by IARC Group 2A; EU CLP Carc. 2; California Prop 65 (cancer).
Environmental impact
8/10Classified by EU CLP Aquatic Acute 1/Aquatic Chronic 1.
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