Caredermis

direct black 38 (technical grade)

Severity 10/10

cosmetic ingredient

Is direct black 38 (technical grade) safe?

direct black 38 (technical grade) carries significant published concerns (cancer concern, hormone disruption).

Documented concerns

Cancer concern

10/10

Classified by EU CLP Carc. 1B; California Prop 65 (cancer).

Hormone disruption

10/10

Classified by EU CLP Repr. 2.

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