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VINYL CHLORIDE.

Avoid CAS 75-01-4 / NOT REPORTED

Vinyl chloride is a highly toxic chemical classified as a known human carcinogen. It was historically used as an aerosol propellant but has been banned from cosmetic products due to its severe health risks and lack of safe use level.

Summary

Science

Mechanism of Action

It is a potent skin irritant, causing contact dermatitis, rashes, and potentially frostbite. As a carcinogen, it forms reactive metabolites that bind to DNA, leading to mutations.

Research

Clinical Evidence

Low confidence
Effective range N/A
Optimal

N/A

Transparency

Dusting Analysis

Not commonly dusted
Red flag below
0%

Vinyl chloride is a known human carcinogen with no safe concentration for use in cosmetics, leading to its ban as an ingredient. Therefore, the concept of "dusting" for efficacy is irrelevant.

The Formula

Formulation

Solubility
Both
Optimal pH N/A
0 7 14

Stability

Vinyl chloride is a gas at room temperature, highly unstable at high temperatures, and prone to explosive self-polymerization when exposed to heat, sunlight, air, or contaminants.

Conflicts

  • oxygen
  • strong oxidizing agents
  • aluminum
  • copper
  • iron
  • steel
  • heat
  • sunlight
  • air
  • catalysts

Safety

Safety Profile

CIR Status
Not reviewed
Max tested
0%
Pregnancy
Caution
Sensitization risk High

Banned by the EPA in 1974 for use in cosmetics and drugs due to its classification as a known human carcinogen (IARC Group 1). There is no safe level for its presence in cosmetic products.

Your Skin

Skin Compatibility

No Normal
No Dry
No Oily
No Sensitive
Irritancy High
Comedogenicity Unknown

Our Assessment

Verdict

Avoid

Vinyl chloride is a known human carcinogen banned from cosmetic products, making it an ingredient that should be strictly avoided in all formulations.

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