Solvent

2-Nitropropane 1

None in cosmetics - industrial solvent/chemical intermediate
Limited Data
Insufficient safety data available. Consider enriching this ingredient.
Details

Description

None in cosmetics - industrial solvent/chemical intermediate

Purpose

Function

None in cosmetics - industrial solvent/chemical intermediate
Profile

Properties

Silicone
Silicone free
Compliance

Regulatory Status

EU
Banned
Safety
POOR
US
Permitted
Absorptionmoderate
Sensitizationlow
MoSadequate
NOAEL30 mg/kg
ConcernHigh
Verdict

Do not use in cosmetics. Hepatotoxicity; methemoglobinemia risk; CNS depression; structural analog (2-nitropropane) is a probable carcinogen; no NOAEL established for dermal cosmetic exposure; occupational exposure limits exist (25 ppm TWA)

US Note

Not permitted as cosmetic ingredient; no cosmetic use history; OSHA PEL 25 ppm

Assessment

Ratings

Comedogenic0/5
LowHigh
Irritancy0/5
LowHigh
Reference

Identifiers

Category
Solvent
Updated
Apr 23, 2026

No registry identifiers available for this ingredient.