Regulatory Status
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Safety Data
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Expert Verdict
Harmful if swallowed (ATE oral = 500 mg/kg); acute toxicity category 4; skin sensitization potential in some individuals. Broad-spectrum imidazole antifungal; EC No. 262-336-6; effective against dermatophytes and yeasts but strictly a pharmaceutical active, not a cosmetic ingredient
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Bifonazole safe in cosmetics?
Harmful if swallowed (ATE oral = 500 mg/kg); acute toxicity category 4; skin sensitization potential in some individuals. Broad-spectrum imidazole antifungal; EC No. 262-336-6; effective against dermatophytes and yeasts but strictly a pharmaceutical active, not a cosmetic ingredient The EU classifies Bifonazole as "permitted". Safety rating: MODERATE.
Is Bifonazole allowed in the EU?
Bifonazole EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Bifonazole do in cosmetics?
Bifonazole functions as: Antifungal agent (pharmaceutical active, not a standard cosmetic function). It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 60628-96-8.
What is the Margin of Safety for Bifonazole?
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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