pentachlorophenol
Severity 10/10cosmetic ingredient
Is pentachlorophenol safe?
pentachlorophenol carries significant published concerns (cancer concern, irritation, environmental impact).
Documented concerns
Cancer concern
10/10Classified by IARC Group 1; EU CLP Carc. 2; California Prop 65 (cancer).
Irritation
10/10Classified by EU CLP Skin Irrit. 2; EU CLP Eye Irrit. 2.
Environmental impact
10/10Classified by EU CLP Aquatic Acute 1/Aquatic Chronic 1.
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