Ddt

Ddt in plain language

What it is

Also known as Clofenotane · 1-Chloro-4-(2,2,2-trichloro-1-(4-chlorophenyl)ethyl)benzene · Clofenotane (INN); DDT (ISO) · 1,1'-(2,2,2-Trichloroethane-1,1-diyl)bis(4-chlorobenzene) · 1,1,1-TRICHLORO-2,2-BIS(P-CHLOROPHENYL)ETHANE · 4,4'-DDT

Show all 31 names

Chlorophenothane · Ddt, p,p'- · Dicophane · P,p'-ddt · pp'-DDT · 1,1'-(2,2,2-TRICHLOROETHYLIDENE)BIS(4-CHLOROBENZENE) · 1,1,1-Trichloro-2,2-bis(4-chlorophenyl) ethane · 1,1,1-Trichloro-2,2-di(p-chlorophenyl)ethane · 1,1-Bis(4-chlorophenyl)-2,2,2-trichloroethane · 4,4′-Dichlorodiphenyltrichloroethane · Agritan · Anofex · Arkotine · Benzochloryl · Chlorphenothan · Chlorphenotoxum · Dichlorodiphenyltrichloroethane · ENT-1506 · Genitox · Gesarol · Neocid · Parachlorocidum · Pentachlorin · Zerdane · ddt (dichlorodiphenyltrichloroethane) (sara iii)

What it does

Used in consumer products as an antimicrobial.

• Antimicrobial

Is it a concern?

Critical concern: classified for carcinogenic, mutagenic or reproductive toxicity (CMR). It is banned in EU cosmetics.

Why it's flagged

• Cmr

Clofenotane (INN); DDT (ISO) is prohibited in cosmetic products under Annex II of the EU Cosmetics Regulation (EC) 1223/2009.

RestrictedEU EC — banned

The score describes this ingredient's chemical identity — its hazard profile from published classifications and regulatory status — not the safety of any product it appears in.

• EU Annex II — prohibited
• EU prohibited in cosmetics

• EU·EC

  Annex II of EU Cosmetics Regulation (EC) 1223/2009: substances prohibited in cosmetic products. CMR: Carcinogenic Cat. 2()

  banned
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• EU·CosIng·ActiveCosmetics Regulation annex II / ref 123.

  • Cosmetics Regulation annex II / ref 123.Source →
• US·EPA·commercial use observedEPA CPDat observed this chemical in 48 composition records across product categories including Raw materials, Laboratory supplies, Pesticides. EPA CPDat classifies this chemical for functional uses including Biocide.

  • EPA CPDat observed this chemical in 48 composition records across product categories including Raw materials, Laboratory supplies, Pesticides. EPA CPDat classifies this chemical for functional uses including Biocide.Source →
• US·FDA·listed in openFDA substanceopenFDA substance registry classifies this ingredient as chemical.

  • openFDA substance registry classifies this ingredient as chemical.Source →

Expert safety opinions

No expert opinion on file for Ddt. These are the independent scientific bodies that assess ingredients like this one; we show an opinion only when a record we hold cites it.

• SCCS

  EU Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety

  No SCCS opinion on file.

• CIR

  Cosmetic Ingredient Review (US expert panel)

  No CIR safety assessment on file.