Red flag
Reproductive toxicant Chemical of concern
- What it can be used for
- Dyes hair (the functions the EU ingredient database, CosIng, lists for it; a product may use it for any of them)
- CAS number
- 301-04-2, 15347-57-6
Why it’s flagged
Classified as a reproductive toxicant (may damage fertility or the unborn child).
- EU classification Repr. 1A. Source: EU CLP Regulation, Annex VI harmonized classification
EU Repr. 1A or 1B: may damage fertility or the unborn child.
Listed as a chemical of concern by the Campaign for Safe Cosmetics.
- “Lead and other heavy metals”. Source: Campaign for Safe Cosmetics
The Campaign for Safe Cosmetics is an advocacy group. Its profiles explain why it considers these ingredients a concern.
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