Is HYDROCHLOROFLUOROCARBON 142B safe in cosmetics?
HYDROCHLOROFLUOROCARBON 142B has a safety rating of "GOOD" in our database. EU status: permitted.
HYDROCHLOROFLUOROCARBON 142B
Also known as: HCFC-142b, BRN 1731584, Chloroethylidene fluoride, Difluoro-1-chloroethane, EINECS 200-891-8 (+6 more)
HYDROCHLOROFLUOROCARBON 142B (CAS 75-68-3) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Deodorant, Propellant. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database. Same-CAS public records also appear in industrial chemical safety data.
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Cross-Vertical Regulatory Divergence
HYDROCHLOROFLUOROCARBON 142B is classified GHS Danger (H220, H280, H420, H320, H335, H336, H402, H412) in the chemicals database but is allowed in EU cosmetics.
Source: Cosmetics: ingredients.eu_status; Chemicals: ghs_classifications.signal_word/hazard_statement_code
Function
Deodorant, Propellant
Safety Rating
GOOD
Chemistry & Identifiers
IUPAC Name
1-chloro-1,1-difluoroethane
InChIKey
BHNZEZWIUMJCGF-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
Not specifically regulated
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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
Rapid evaporation of the liquid may cause frostbite. The substance may cause effects on the cardiovascular system.
Routes of Exposure
The substance can be absorbed into the body by inhalation.
ECHA REACH Registration
European Chemicals Agency REACH dossier and Substances of Very High Concern listing.
Registration Type
Intermediate
Tonnage Band
Intermediate use only
Substance Type
SUBSTANCE
SVHC Candidate
No
PubChem Annotations
Safety and regulatory annotations from PubChem (NCBI) aggregated sources.
Safety (1)
Skin Eye Respiratory Irritation
Early ... human experience indicated that high vapor concn (eg, 20%) may cause confusion, pulmonary irritation ... /Fluorocarbon refrigerants and propellants/
Source: Hazardous Substances Data Bank (HSDB)
Function Categories & List Membership
Cosmetic/Chemical Function Categories
Deodorizer
Foamant
Propellants
non-motive (blowing agents)
Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for HYDROCHLOROFLUOROCARBON 142B.
Regulatory Flags
cosing-sourced
eu-permitted
needs-enrichment
Known Synonyms
HCFC-142b
BRN 1731584
Chloroethylidene fluoride
Difluoro-1-chloroethane
EINECS 200-891-8
Fluorocarbon 142b
Fluorocarbon FC142b
Gentron 142b
Isotron 142b
Monochlorodifluoroethane
UNII-FUC3XHA6GY
Chemical Function
Propellants
non-motive (blowing agents)
Deodorizer
Foamant
Regulatory Lists
inert_ingredient; non_food_use; Pesticides
Frequently Asked Questions
Is HYDROCHLOROFLUOROCARBON 142B allowed in the EU?
HYDROCHLOROFLUOROCARBON 142B EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does HYDROCHLOROFLUOROCARBON 142B do in cosmetics?
HYDROCHLOROFLUOROCARBON 142B functions as: Deodorant, Propellant. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 75-68-3.
Is HYDROCHLOROFLUOROCARBON 142B used outside cosmetics?
HYDROCHLOROFLUOROCARBON 142B also appears in industrial chemical safety data. The cross-vertical cards on this page render same-CAS public rows from the matched databases.
Does HYDROCHLOROFLUOROCARBON 142B have different safety status in cosmetics vs industrial chemicals?
HYDROCHLOROFLUOROCARBON 142B is classified GHS Danger (H220, H280, H420, H320, H335, H336, H402, H412) in the chemicals database but is allowed in EU cosmetics.
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Moderate
Chemical family
Fragrance
Chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs)
Poor
Chemical family
aerosol propellants
DICHLOROMETHANE
Moderate
Chemical family
Perfuming, Solvent
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