Caredermis

para-dichlorobenzene

Severity 8/10

cosmetic ingredient

Is para-dichlorobenzene safe?

para-dichlorobenzene carries significant published concerns (cancer concern, irritation, environmental impact).

Documented concerns

Cancer concern

8/10

Classified by IARC Group 2B; EU CLP Carc. 2.

Irritation

8/10

Classified by EU CLP Eye Irrit. 2.

Environmental impact

8/10

Classified by EU CLP Aquatic Acute 1/Aquatic Chronic 1.

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