Is chloroacetamide safe in cosmetics and personal care products?

Chloroacetamide has been flagged by EWG Skin Deep as a skin sensitizer, potential carcinogen concern (HIGH risk level). onlyonlytoxinfree has found it in 4 products in our database. Our scores are based on peer-reviewed toxicology data and are never adjusted for brand partners.

Which products contain chloroacetamide?

We have identified 4 products containing chloroacetamide. You can scan any product barcode on onlyonlytoxinfree.com to check for this and other flagged ingredients.

High Concern

Chloroacetamide

Flagged by EWG Skin Deep ↗ as a skin sensitizer, potential carcinogen concern

What it is

A preservative used in some cosmetics and industrial products. A known skin sensitizer and suspect carcinogen.

Found in 4 products on this site

Sorted worst score first. Lower score = more concerning overall formulation.

Silent Night Deadly Night: Billy Chapman Costume & Axe

Trick or Treat Studios

0 Avoid
Angelic Blue Theatrical Contact Lenses

Harpers Company

0 Avoid
Ahmed Al Maghribi Royal Wood - Edp - Volume: 100 Ml

Ahmed al maghribi

0 Avoid
Ahmed al maghribi Royal Cherry - EDP - Volume: 100 ml

Ahmed al maghribi

0 Avoid

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