Is NITROETHANE safe in cosmetics?
NITROETHANE has a safety rating of "GOOD" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: prohibited.
NITROETHANE
Also known as: EINECS 201-188-9, Nitroetan, UNII-6KEL3ZAU0V, 1-nitroethane
NITROETHANE (CAS 79-24-3) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Solvent. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted; GHS signal word WARNING. 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
NITROETHANE is classified GHS Danger (H226, H302, H332, H331, H361fd, H412, H335, H336) in the chemicals database but is allowed in EU cosmetics.
Source: Cosmetics: ingredients.eu_status; Chemicals: ghs_classifications.signal_word/hazard_statement_code
Chemistry & Identifiers
IUPAC Name
1-nitroethane
InChIKey
MCSAJNNLRCFZED-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
prohibited
US Notes
Not specifically listed as prohibited by FDA, but would fall under adulteration provisions if the product is unsafe; generally not used in cosmetics
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GHS Hazard Classification
Globally Harmonized System classification per ECHA C&L inventory and ILO/WHO International Chemical Safety Cards.
Signal Word
WARNING
Pictograms
FlamFlameExcl markWarn
Hazard Statements
Flammable liquid and vapour Harmful if swallowed or if inhaled
Short-term Exposure Effects
The substance is irritating to the eyes and respiratory tract. The substance may cause effects on the blood. This may result in the formation of methaemoglobin. Exposure at high levels could cause lowering of consciousness. The effects may be delayed. Medical observation is indicated.
Long-term Exposure Effects
The substance may have effects on the upper respiratory tract, blood, liver and kidneys.
Routes of Exposure
The substance can be absorbed into the body by inhalation of its vapour, by ingestion and through the skin.
EU CLP Annex VI Harmonized Classification
Legally binding harmonized classification per Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008 (CLP) Annex VI.
Signal Word
Warning
Pictograms
FlammableHarmful / Irritant
Hazard Class and Category
Flam. Liq. 3; Acute Tox. 4 *; Acute Tox. 4 *
Hazard Statements
- H226 Flammable liquid and vapour
- H332 Harmful if inhaled
- H302 Harmful if swallowed
Specific Concentration Limits / M-factors
*
Inserted via ATP: CLP00
ECHA REACH Registration
European Chemicals Agency REACH dossier and Substances of Very High Concern listing.
Registration Type
Full
Tonnage Band
100 - 1,000 tonnes
Substance Type
SUBSTANCE
SVHC Candidate
No
Hazard classification: Restricted (Annex XVII)
PubChem Annotations
Safety and regulatory annotations from PubChem (NCBI) aggregated sources.
Safety (2)
ICSC Safety Card
0817
Source: ILO-WHO International Chemical Safety Cards (ICSCs)
Skin Eye Respiratory Irritation
Irritates the eyes, skin and respiratory tract. | An eye and mucous membrane irritant. | Nitroethane is considered a moderate respiratory tract irritant (more irritating than nitromethane)... .
Source: Hazardous Substances Data Bank (HSDB)
Function Categories & List Membership
Cosmetic/Chemical Function Categories
Solvent
Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for NITROETHANE.
Regulatory Flags
cosing-sourced
eu-permitted
needs-enrichment
Known Synonyms
EINECS 201-188-9
Nitroetan
UNII-6KEL3ZAU0V
1-nitroethane
Chemical Function
Solvent
Regulatory Lists
inert_ingredient; non_food_use; Pesticides
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
NITROETHANE
ChEMBL ID
CHEMBL15625
Frequently Asked Questions
Is NITROETHANE allowed in the EU?
NITROETHANE EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does NITROETHANE do in cosmetics?
NITROETHANE functions as: Solvent. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 79-24-3.
Is NITROETHANE classified as hazardous under GHS?
NITROETHANE carries a GHS signal word of "WARNING". Hazard statements: Flammable liquid and vapour Harmful if swallowed or if inhaled. This classification is based on the ILO/WHO International Chemical Safety Card and ECHA C&L inventory data. Note: GHS classification applies to the pure substance — at cosmetic use concentrations, hazard thresholds may not be met.
Is NITROETHANE used outside cosmetics?
NITROETHANE 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 NITROETHANE have different safety status in cosmetics vs industrial chemicals?
NITROETHANE is classified GHS Danger (H226, H302, H332, H331, H361fd, H412, H335, H336) in the chemicals database but is allowed in EU cosmetics.
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