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toluene

CAS
108-88-3
CosIng ID
80281
Functions
Antioxidant, Solvent

Regions

MarketStatusLimitRuleSource
European UnionNo entry in our compiled ruleset — verify with European Commission — Regulation (EC) 1223/2009, Annexes II/III/V.
United StatesNo entry in our compiled ruleset — verify with FDA — FD&C Act + MoCRA.
South KoreaNo entry in our compiled ruleset — verify with MFDS — Cosmetics Act ingredient standards.
JapanNo entry in our compiled ruleset — verify with MHLW — Standards for Cosmetics.
ChinaNo entry in our compiled ruleset — verify with NMPA — Safety and Technical Standards for Cosmetics.
United KingdomNo entry in our compiled ruleset — verify with OPSS — UK Cosmetics Regulation.
CanadaNo entry in our compiled ruleset — verify with Health Canada — Cosmetic Ingredient Hotlist.
AustraliaNo entry in our compiled ruleset — verify with AICIS / TGA.
IndiaNo entry in our compiled ruleset — verify with CDSCO / BIS — IS 4707.
BrazilNo entry in our compiled ruleset — verify with ANVISA — RDC resolutions.
MexicoNo entry in our compiled ruleset — verify with COFEPRIS.
ASEANNo entry in our compiled ruleset — verify with ASEAN Cosmetic Directive — Annexes.
California (US)No entry in our compiled ruleset — verify with OEHHA Prop 65 · AB-2771 (PFAS).
Washington State (US)No entry in our compiled ruleset — verify with Toxic-Free Cosmetics Act (HB 1047).

Retailer standards

RetailerStatusNoteSource
Clean at SephoraBannedProhibited under Sephora CleanSource
Conscious Beauty at UltaBannedProhibited under Ulta Conscious BeautySource
Target CleanBannedProhibited under Target CleanSource
Amazon listing complianceBannedProhibited under Amazon AwareSource
Credo Clean StandardBannedDirty List — Toxic to Human Body category; toxic to immune system, possible birth-defect risk, common in nail polishSource
Whole Foods Body CareNo entry in our compiled ruleset — verify with Whole Foods Market body-care quality standards.
Whole Foods Premium Body CareNo entry in our compiled ruleset — verify with Whole Foods Market premium body-care standards.
Walmart Sustainable ChemistryFlaggedWalmart High Priority Chemical (HPC), disclosed 2016-07-20 — solvent found in nail/cosmetic products, part of the 8-chemical HPC list targeted for reduce/restrict/eliminate via informed substitution.Source
Walmart Made Without ListBannedOn Walmart's Made Without List for Beauty (main list, January 2023), published as "Toluene" (CAS 108-88-3); matched to the INCI name "toluene" via the CosIng CAS index. Products carrying the Clean Beauty at Walmart badge are formulated without it.Source
CVS store-brand chemicals policyNo entry in our compiled ruleset — verify with CVS Health chemicals of concern policy.
Costco vendor complianceNo entry in our compiled ruleset — verify with Costco wholesale vendor requirements.
Douglas clean criteriaNo entry in our compiled ruleset — verify with Douglas (EU) clean beauty criteria.
The Detox Market banned listBannedOn The Detox Market's published banned-ingredients list. Stated concern: Neurotoxicity, Carcinogen, Reproductive Harm, Organ Toxicity/Irritation. Products stocked by The Detox Market are formulated without it.Source

2026-07-21 · Compiled from cited primary sources. Informational only — not legal advice.

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