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Fact Sheet: Dichloromethane


INCI name:
INCI name: Dichloromethane
Function:
Solvent, fragrance agent.
Origin:
Synthetic.
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%).
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Risks to health:
Suspected endocrine disruptor, potential skin irritant, suspected carcinogen, suspected fetotoxic/reprotoxic.
Risks to the environment :
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