Is Benzoyl Chloride safe in cosmetics?
Benzoyl Chloride has a safety rating of "POOR" in our database. EU status: prohibited. US status: prohibited.
Benzoyl Chloride
Also known as: 4-09-00-00721, Benzaldehyde, alpha-chloro-, Benzoic acid, chloride, BRN 0471389, alpha-Chlorobenzaldehyde (+2 more)
INCI: BENZOYL CHLORIDE
Benzoyl Chloride (CAS 98-88-4) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Chemical intermediate / Acylating agent. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: prohibited. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database. Same-CAS public records also appear in industrial chemical safety and pharmaceutical data.
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Cross-Vertical Regulatory Divergence
Benzoyl Chloride is prohibited in EU cosmetics but has active industrial GHS classifications (H302, H311, H312, H314, H317, H318, H330, H331).
Source: Cosmetics: ingredients.eu_status; Chemicals: ghs_classifications.signal_word/hazard_statement_code
Function
Chemical intermediate / Acylating agent
Safety Rating
POOR
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
prohibited
US US Status
prohibited
US Notes
Not approved for cosmetic use. Classified as corrosive (GHS).
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Benzoyl Chloride.
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GHS Hazard Classification
Globally Harmonized System classification per ECHA C&L inventory and ILO/WHO International Chemical Safety Cards.
Short-term Exposure Effects
Lachrymation. The substance is corrosive to the eyes, skin and respiratory tract. Corrosive on ingestion. Inhalation of the vapour or aerosol may cause lung oedema. See Notes.
Routes of Exposure
The substance can be absorbed into the body by inhalation and by ingestion.
EU CLP Annex VI Harmonized Classification
Legally binding harmonized classification per Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008 (CLP) Annex VI.
Signal Word
Danger
Pictograms
Harmful / IrritantCorrosive
Hazard Class and Category
Acute Tox. 4 *; Acute Tox. 4 *; Acute Tox. 4 *; Skin Corr. 1B; Skin Sens. 1
Hazard Statements
- H332 Harmful if inhaled
- H312 Harmful in contact with skin
- H302 Harmful if swallowed
- H314 Causes severe skin burns and eye damage
- H317 May cause an allergic skin reaction
Inserted via ATP: ATP01
ECHA REACH Registration
European Chemicals Agency REACH dossier and Substances of Very High Concern listing.
Registration Type
Full
Tonnage Band
10,000 - 100,000 tonnes
Substance Type
SUBSTANCE
SVHC Candidate
No
Hazard classification: Restricted (Annex XVII)
Function Categories & List Membership
Cosmetic/Chemical Function Categories
Softener and conditioner
Regulatory List Membership (1)
FDA Indirect Food Contact Additives
Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for Benzoyl Chloride.
Known Synonyms
4-09-00-00721
Benzaldehyde, alpha-chloro-
Benzoic acid, chloride
BRN 0471389
alpha-Chlorobenzaldehyde
EINECS 202-710-8
UNII-VTY8706W36
Chemical Function
Softener and conditioner
Regulatory Lists
Indirect additives food contact (10/2018)
Australian Status
AICIS status: listed
Cross-Vertical Safety Context
Same-CAS public records found in pharmaceutical data.
SOURCE
ChEMBL / DrugCentral / FAERS
DB_PHARMA CAS match
Pharmaceutical Data
Same-CAS rows from the pharmaceutical spoke database.
Compound
BENZOYL CHLORIDE
ChEMBL ID
CHEMBL2260719
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Benzoyl Chloride allowed in the EU?
Benzoyl Chloride EU regulatory status: prohibited. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Benzoyl Chloride do in cosmetics?
Benzoyl Chloride functions as: Chemical intermediate / Acylating agent. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 98-88-4.
Is Benzoyl Chloride used outside cosmetics?
Benzoyl Chloride also appears in industrial chemical safety and pharmaceutical data. The cross-vertical cards on this page render same-CAS public rows from the matched databases.
Does Benzoyl Chloride have different safety status in cosmetics vs industrial chemicals?
Benzoyl Chloride is prohibited in EU cosmetics but has active industrial GHS classifications (H302, H311, H312, H314, H317, H318, H330, H331).
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