Toluene
Ingredient data is in English. Names, safety notes and regulatory sources are shown in English for now — the science terms are the same everywhere.
- Category
- Solvents
- Origin
- synthetic
- Safety
- Use with care
Can cause irritation or sensitivity for some people, or has usage limits.
Regulatory notes
EU
TOLUENE is restricted under EU cosmetics rules (Annex III)
EU restriction context: max 25%
EU Cosmetics Regulation — Annex III ↗US
Toluene appears in California Safe Cosmetics reporting data
Listed on California Safe Cosmetics reportable ingredients list.
California Safe Cosmetics Program ↗US
Toluene appears on the OEHHA Proposition 65 list
Prop 65: developmental
OEHHA Proposition 65 ↗Informational only, not medical advice. Safety reflects general cosmetic use; individual reactions vary.