2,2'-Thiobis(4-Chlorophenol)

INCI: FENTICHLOR

CAS Number
97-24-5
Function
Antimicrobial / antifungal agent
Safety Rating
POOR

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status prohibited
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status permitted
US Notes Not permitted in OTC antiseptic products; not generally recognized as safe for cosmetic use

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Safety Data

Margin of Safety (MoS)
not established
Dermal Absorption
low
Sensitization
high

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Expert Verdict

โ›” DO NOT USE - EU Annex II prohibited; known contact sensitizer; chlorinated phenol with environmental and toxicological concerns

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Concern Level: High

Regulatory Flags

potential-allergen

Frequently Asked Questions

Is 2,2'-Thiobis(4-Chlorophenol) safe in cosmetics?

โ›” DO NOT USE - EU Annex II prohibited; known contact sensitizer; chlorinated phenol with environmental and toxicological concerns The EU classifies 2,2'-Thiobis(4-Chlorophenol) as "prohibited". Safety rating: POOR.

Is 2,2'-Thiobis(4-Chlorophenol) allowed in the EU?

2,2'-Thiobis(4-Chlorophenol) EU regulatory status: prohibited. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does 2,2'-Thiobis(4-Chlorophenol) do in cosmetics?

2,2'-Thiobis(4-Chlorophenol) functions as: Antimicrobial / antifungal agent. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 97-24-5.

What is the Margin of Safety for 2,2'-Thiobis(4-Chlorophenol)?

not established The Margin of Safety (MoS) is calculated using SCCS methodology. A MoS above 100 is generally considered safe. Use the MoS Calculator tool to calculate MoS for your specific formulation and product category.

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