5-Ethoxy-3-trichloromethyl-1,2,4-thiadiazole (Etridiazole - ISO)
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Avoid
CAS Number: 2593-15-9
About 5-Ethoxy-3-trichloromethyl-1,2,4-thiadiazole (Etridiazole - ISO)
A toxic agricultural fungicide with multiple hazard classifications including carcinogenicity and respiratory toxicity, prohibited in cosmetic products.
Detailed Analysis
Etridiazole (5-ethoxy-3-trichloromethyl-1,2,4-thiadiazole) is an ISO-named agricultural fungicide prohibited from use in cosmetic products under EU Cosmetics Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009. It carries multiple EU CLP hazard classifications including Acute Toxicity (H302, H312, H330, H331), Skin Sensitization (H317), Carcinogenicity (H351), and Hazardous to Aquatic Environment (H400, H410). It is also classified as a suspected mutagen (H341) and specific target organ toxicant. The substance has no legitimate cosmetic application.
Known Concerns
- ⚠ Suspected carcinogen (EU CLP Category 2, H351)
- ⚠ Suspected mutagen (H341)
- ⚠ Acute oral and inhalation toxicity (H302, H330, H331)
- ⚠ Skin sensitizer (H317)
- ⚠ Prohibited in EU cosmetic products
- ⚠ Extremely toxic to aquatic organisms (H400, H410)
- ⚠ Multiple severe hazard classifications
Safety Score
Avoid
Based on EU regulatory data, published safety research, and ingredient function analysis.
References
EU CosIng Database
European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry
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