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Dichloromethane

Origin: Synthetic.

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INCI name: INCI name: Dichloromethane

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Function: Solvent, fragrance agent.

Risks to health: Suspected endocrine disruptor, potential skin irritant, suspected carcinogen, suspected fetotoxic/reprotoxic.

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