Fact Sheet: Dichloromethane

INCI name:   Dichloromethane.

Function:   Solvent, fragrance agent.

Origin:   Synthetic.

Concentration allowed by the EU regulation:   Up to 35% in finished cosmetic products (in case of mixture with 1,1,1-trichloroethane, the total concentration cannot exceed 35%).

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Health risks:   Suspected endocrine disruptor, potential skin irritant, suspected carcinogen, suspected fetotoxic/reprotoxic.

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