On 19 February 2024, the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) launched consultations on proposals for the harmonised classification and labelling of three ingredients that may be used in cosmetics, particularly as reprotoxics. These consultations are open until 19 April 2024.
Nitromethane
Nitromethane (CAS No.75-52-5; EC No.200-876-6 ; INCI: Nitromethane) is an ingredient listed in the Cosing, with the function: Anticorrosive.
It is currently regulated by Annex III/18 of European Cosmetics Regulation 1223/2009, which limits its maximum concentration in finished products to 0.3%.
It is listed in Annex VI/609-036-00-7 of European CLP Regulation 1272/2008, with the following classifications:
• Flam. Liq. 3, H226 - Flammable liquid and vapour
• Acute Tox. 4*, H302 - Harmful if swallowed
Belgium proposes to classify the substance as follows.
Classification
Hazard Class and Category Code(s)
• Flam. Liq. 3
• Acute Tox. 4
• Acute Tox. 3
• Carc. 1B
• Repr. 1B
• STOT RE 2
Hazard statement Code(s)
• H226 - Flammable liquid and vapour
• H302 - Harmful if swallowed
• H331 - Toxic if inhaled
• H350 - May cause cancer
• H360Df - May damage the unborn child - Suspected of damaging fertility
• H373 (blood, respiratory tract and nervous system) - May cause damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure
Labelling
Pictogram, Signal Word Code(s)
• GHS02
• GHS07
• GHS08
• Dgr (Danger)
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