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Annex II Entry 1008 CMR15/10/2010

Simazine

Simazine is listed in Annex II as a prohibited substance for cosmetic products placed on the EU market.

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Prohibited substance— Annex II, EU Regulation 1223/2009
Entry: 1008
CMR

Chemical identity and properties

PubChem 2D chemical structure for CAS 122-34-9
CAS 122-34-9PubChem CID 5216

Simazine

Simazine is a diamino-1,3,5-triazine that is N,N'-diethyl-1,3,5-triazine-2,4-diamine substituted by a chloro group at position 6. It has a role as a herbicide, a xenobiotic and an environmental contaminant. It is a chloro-1,3,5-triazine and a diamino-1,3,5-triazine. — ChEBI

IUPAC name
6-chloro-2-N,4-N-diethyl-1,3,5-triazine-2,4-diamine
Molecular formula
C7H12ClN5
Molecular weight
201.66 g/mol
Exact mass
201.0781231 Da
XLogP3
2.2
Topological polar surface area
62.7 Ų
Hydrogen-bond donors
2
Hydrogen-bond acceptors
5
Covalent units
1
Defined stereocentres
0

Also known as

GesatopPrincepSimanexGesapunPrimatol SAquazineBatazinaHerbazin
16 more reported names
SymazineTafazineTaphazineBitemolHerbexHerboxyPrintopRadoconRadokorSimadexZeapurHerbazin 50Aktinit SHungazin DTPremazineGesaran
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Attributed physical-property, hazard, environmental and use annotations.

  • First Aid: EYES: First check the victim for contact lenses and remove if present. Flush victim's eyes with water or normal saline solution for 20 to 30 minutes while simultaneously calling a hospital or poison control center. Do not put any ointments, oils, or medication in the victim's eyes without specific instructions from a physician. IMMEDIATELY transport the victim after flushing eyes to a hospital even if no symptoms (such as redness or irritation) develop.; SKIN: IMMEDIATELY flood affected skin with water while removing and isolating all contaminated clothing. Gently wash all affected skin areas thoroughly with soap and water. If symptoms such as redness or irritation develop, IMMEDIATELY call a physician and be prepared to transport the victim to a hospital for treatment.; INHALATION: IMMEDIATELY leave the contaminated area; take deep breaths of fresh air. If symptoms (such as wheezing, coughing, shortness of breath, or burning in the mouth, throat, or chest) develop, call a physician and be prepared to transport the victim to a hospital. Provide proper respiratory protection to rescuers entering an unknown atmosphere. Whenever possible, Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA) shou Source: CAMEO Chemicals
  • Signal: Warning Source: Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008 of the European Parliament and of the Council
  • GHS Hazard Statements: H351: Suspected of causing cancer [Warning Carcinogenicity]; H400: Very toxic to aquatic life [Warning Hazardous to the aquatic environment, acute hazard]; H410: Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects [Warning Hazardous to the aquatic environment, long-term hazard] Source: Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008 of the European Parliament and of the Council
  • Precautionary Statement Codes: P203, P273, P280, P318, P391, P405, and P501 (click each P-code to see the statement) Source: Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008 of the European Parliament and of the Council
  • Signal: Warning Source: European Chemicals Agency (ECHA)
  • GHS Hazard Statements: H302 (51.7%): Harmful if swallowed [Warning Acute toxicity, oral]; H319 (51.7%): Causes serious eye irritation [Warning Serious eye damage/eye irritation]; H351 (100%): Suspected of causing cancer [Warning Carcinogenicity]; H400 (100%): Very toxic to aquatic life [Warning Hazardous to the aquatic environment, acute hazard]; H410 (100%): Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects [Warning Hazardous to the aquatic environment, long-term hazard] Source: European Chemicals Agency (ECHA)
  • Precautionary Statement Codes: P203, P264, P264+P265, P270, P273, P280, P301+P317, P305+P351+P338, P318, P330, P337+P317, P391, P405, and P501 (click each P-code to see the statement) Source: European Chemicals Agency (ECHA)
  • ECHA C&L Notifications Summary: Aggregated GHS information provided per 87 reports by companies from 9 notifications to the ECHA C&L Inventory. Each notification may be associated with multiple companies.; Information may vary between notifications depending on impurities, additives, and other factors. The percentage value in parenthesis indicates the notified classification ratio from companies that provide hazard codes. Only hazard codes with percentage values above 10% are shown. For more detailed information, please visit ECHA C&L website. Source: European Chemicals Agency (ECHA)
  • Signal: Danger Source: NITE-CMC
  • GHS Hazard Statements: H320: Causes eye irritation [Warning Serious eye damage/eye irritation]; H335: May cause respiratory irritation [Warning Specific target organ toxicity, single exposure; Respiratory tract irritation]; H336: May cause drowsiness or dizziness [Warning Specific target organ toxicity, single exposure; Narcotic effects]; H351: Suspected of causing cancer [Warning Carcinogenicity]; H361: Suspected of damaging fertility or the unborn child [Warning Reproductive toxicity]; H372: Causes damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure [Danger Specific target organ toxicity, repeated exposure]; H373: May causes damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure [Warning Specific target organ toxicity, repeated exposure]; H400: Very toxic to aquatic life [Warning Hazardous to the aquatic environment, acute hazard]; H410: Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects [Warning Hazardous to the aquatic environment, long-term hazard] Source: NITE-CMC
  • Precautionary Statement Codes: P203, P260, P261, P264, P264+P265, P270, P271, P273, P280, P304+P340, P305+P351+P338, P318, P319, P337+P317, P391, P403+P233, P405, and P501 (click each P-code to see the statement) Source: NITE-CMC
  • Signal: Warning Source: NITE-CMC
  • GHS Hazard Statements: H317: May cause an allergic skin reaction [Warning Sensitization, Skin]; H320: Causes eye irritation [Warning Serious eye damage/eye irritation]; H373: May causes damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure [Warning Specific target organ toxicity, repeated exposure] Source: NITE-CMC
  • Environmental Bioconcentration: BCFs of 2.3 to 3.2 and 9.7 to 14.6 were measured in carp at 0.1 and 0.01 mg/L, respectively(1). BCFs up to 55 have been reported in the literature(2). BCFs of 0.76 to 0.95 were measured in green sunfish (Lepomas cyanellus)(3), <1 in bluegill sunfish(4), and 5 and 2, in bluegill sunfish and catfish, respectively(2). According to a classification scheme(5), these BCFs suggest the bioconcentration in aquatic organisms is low to moderate(SRC). Source: Hazardous Substances Data Bank (HSDB)
  • Environmental Fate: TERRESTRIAL FATE: Based on a classification scheme(1), Koc values ranging from 78 to 3,559(2,3), indicate that simazine is expected to have high to slight mobility in soil(SRC). Increasing sorption has been observed with decreasing pH(4). Volatilization of simazine from moist soil surfaces is not expected to be important(SRC) given an estimated Henry's Law constant of 9.4X10-10 atm-cu m/mole(SRC), derived from its vapor pressure, 2.2X10-8 mm Hg(5) and water solubility of 6.2 mg/L(5). Simazine is not expected to volatilize from dry soil surfaces based on its vapor pressure(5). The half-lives for degradation (purportedly mainly soil-catalyzed hydrolysis) of simazine in Hatzenbuhl soil at pH 4.8 and Neuhofen soil at pH 6.5 are 45 and 100 days, respectively(6). Estimated soil hydrolysis half-lives in Wongan Hills loamy sand at 9, 20, and 28 °C were 144, 37, and 21 days, respectively(7). Humic and fulvic acids have been observed to favor the hydrolysis of triazine molecules(8). Microbial breakdown in soil results in degradation of simazine at very variable rates, half-lives range from 27 to 102 days (median 49 days); temperature and moisture are the main factors affecting the rates(5). Source: Hazardous Substances Data Bank (HSDB)
  • Environmental Fate: TERRESTRIAL FATE: It has been reported that simazine and other s-triazines can be utilized by certain soil microorganisms as a source of energy(1). Microbial degradation products of simazine in soil include 2-chloro-4-amino-6-ethylamino-1,3,5-triazine and 2,4-dihydroxy-6-amino-1,3,5-triazine(1). Mineralization of 10.4% of (14)C-labeled simazine in 110 days has been reported in a clay-lime soil; no degradation of simazine was detected in a soil suspension test without the addition of glucose as an energy source suggesting that degradation of simazine in these soil experiments was due to co-metabolism(2). Reported persistence of simazine in soil varies from a half-life of <1 month(3) to no degradation being observed in 3.5 months(4). The amount of organic matter in the soil may have a significant effect on the persistence of simazine(3). Additions of 1%, 5%, and 10% leaf compost to soil gave simazine half-lives of about 140, 60, and 40 days, respectively(3). Source: Hazardous Substances Data Bank (HSDB)
  • Environmental Fate: AQUATIC FATE: Based on a classification scheme(1), Koc values ranging from 78 to 3,559(2,3), indicate that some adsorption of simazine to suspended solids and sediment in the water column is expected(SRC). Increasing sorption has been observed with decreasing pH(14). Simazine is not expected to volatilize from water surfaces(4) based on an estimated Henry's Law constant of 9.4X10-10 atm-cu m/mole(SRC), derived from its vapor pressure, 2.2X10-8 mm Hg(5) and water solubility of 6.2 mg/L(5). According to a classification scheme(6), BCFs ranging from <1 to 55(7-9) suggest bioconcentration in aquatic organisms is low to moderate(SRC). Simazine is stable at pH 7 and 9 but the hydrolysis half-life at pH 5 and 25 °C is 70 days(10). The product of simazine hydrolysis is 2-hydroxy-4,6-bis(ethylamino)-1,3,5-triazine(10). Humic and fulvic acids have been observed to favor the hydrolysis of triazine molecules(11). Biodegradation in surface water samples from three ponds in Nagoya City, Japan, ranged from 0 to 30% after four days incubation; after 7 days incubation, biodegradation ranged from 0 to 24%(12). In Po River water, an initial simazine concentration of 5 ug/L was reduced to 3.1 and 2.5 Source: Hazardous Substances Data Bank (HSDB)
  • Environmental Fate: AQUATIC FATE: Dissipation of simazine in pond and lake water was variable, with half-lives ranging from 50 to 700 days. The degradation compound G-28279 /1,3,5-triazine-2,4-diamine, 6-chloro-N-ethyl-; CAS Number 1007-28-9/ was identified in lake water samples. Source: Hazardous Substances Data Bank (HSDB)
  • Environmental Fate: For more Environmental Fate (Complete) data for SIMAZINE (6 total), please visit the HSDB record page. Source: Hazardous Substances Data Bank (HSDB)

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Record details

Chemical name

Simazine

Chemical / IUPAC name

6-chloro-N,N'-diethyl-1,3,5-triazine-2,4-diamine

Regulatory information

Regulation

(EC) 2009/1223

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SCCS opinions

CMR

CategoryCarcinogenicMutagenicReprotoxic
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Key data

CAS
122-34-9
EC
204-535-2
Annex
II
Entry number
1008

Direct matches are limited for this record, so nearby entries from Annex II are shown as well.

Annex II 1013
Nearby record in the same annex

Phosphamidon

CAS: 13171-21-6
EC: 236-116-5

What Annex II means for Simazine

Simazine is listed as a prohibited substance under Annex II of EU Cosmetics Regulation 1223/2009 and must not be intentionally added. Article 17 separately addresses unintended small quantities that are technically unavoidable under good manufacturing practice and compatible with the Article 3 safety requirement.

Formulators must screen their ingredients and raw materials to ensure none contain this substance. Suppliers should provide documentation confirming absence when requested.

The page also surfaces 12 related annex records with overlapping identifiers, annex logic or naming patterns.

Compliance checklist

  • Verify this substance is absent from all raw materials and finished formulations.
  • Request absence confirmation or CoA from raw material suppliers.
  • Document the screening result in the Product Information File (PIF).
  • This substance has CMR classification. Review the CMR table above and verify current Annex II/III status before use.

Frequently asked questions

Yes. Simazine is listed in Annex II of EU Cosmetics Regulation 1223/2009 and is prohibited as an intentionally added cosmetic ingredient. Article 17 provides a narrow exception for unintended small quantities that are technically unavoidable under good manufacturing practice, provided the product remains safe under Article 3.

CAS 122-34-9 is the unique numerical identifier assigned to Simazine by the Chemical Abstracts Service. In cosmetic compliance work, the CAS number is used to cross-reference the substance across regulatory databases, raw material specifications and safety assessment reports. Multiple EU annex entries may share the same CAS number if the same substance appears under different conditions or in different annexes.

Simazine has a CMR (carcinogenic, mutagenic or reprotoxic) classification under EU CLP Regulation. Under Article 15 of EU Cosmetics Regulation 1223/2009, CMR substances of category 1A or 1B are prohibited in cosmetics unless specifically permitted. Category 2 CMR substances may be used only if assessed safe by the SCCS. Always verify current annex status and any applicable derogations before use.

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