nitrogen mustard (mechlorethamine)
Severity 8/10cosmetic ingredient
Is nitrogen mustard (mechlorethamine) safe?
nitrogen mustard (mechlorethamine) carries significant published concerns (cancer concern, hormone disruption).
Documented concerns
Cancer concern
8/10Classified by IARC Group 2A.
Hormone disruption
8/10Classified by California Prop 65 (developmental).
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