On October 27, 2017, the preliminary list of carcinogens published by the International Agency for Research on Cancer of the World Health Organization, musk xylene was in the list of category 3 carcinogens.
Light yellow needle-like crystals, with a dry sweet musk-like animal aroma, lasting fragrance. It is explosive. Mainly used as a deodorant for cosmetic essences and soap essences. At the same time, it is also used as a transdermal agent for many Chinese medicinal plasters to increase the epidermal absorption of drugs, and has a sedative and analgesic effect.
Musk xylene is also used as a transdermal agent in many Chinese medicinal plasters to increase the epidermal absorption of the drug and has a sedative and analgesic effect. Although this product is called artificial musk, it is a single compound, unlike musk It is a natural multi-component mixture. Medicines made with musk contain prastronone, which is classified as a stimulant. There are certain restrictions on its use, and musk xylene, just to avoid this limitation, has been paid attention by some people in the industry. Also used in cosmetics, soaps, detergents, incense fragrances.
