Regulatory Status
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Safety Data
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Expert Verdict
Strict concentration limit (0.1% max). Age restriction for children <3. Halogenated compound with environmental persistence concerns. Must be declared on label as preservative. Challenge test required to justify inclusion at effective concentration.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Bromochlorophene safe in cosmetics?
Strict concentration limit (0.1% max). Age restriction for children <3. Halogenated compound with environmental persistence concerns. Must be declared on label as preservative. Challenge test required to justify inclusion at effective concentration. The EU classifies Bromochlorophene as "restricted". Safety rating: MODERATE.
Is Bromochlorophene allowed in the EU?
Bromochlorophene EU regulatory status: restricted. Maximum allowed concentration: 0.1%. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Bromochlorophene do in cosmetics?
Bromochlorophene functions as: Antimicrobial, Deodorant, Preservative. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 4430-25-1.
What is the Margin of Safety for Bromochlorophene?
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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