Is Bromochlorophene safe in cosmetics?
Bromochlorophene has a safety rating of "MODERATE" in our database. EU status: restricted. US status: permitted.
MODERATE
Cosmetic Ingredient
Bromochlorophene
INCI: BROMOCHLOROPHENE
Bromochlorophene (CAS 4430-25-1) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Antimicrobial, Deodorant, Preservative. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: restricted, max 0.1%. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
Function
Antimicrobial, Deodorant, Preservative
Editorial assessment
MODERATE
Preliminary editorial note — not a computed safety verdict.
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
restricted
EU Max Conc.
0.1%
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
Established at ≤0.1% based on EU SCCS evaluation supporting Annex V listing
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Bromochlorophene.
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Editorial summary
Preliminary editorial summary for Bromochlorophene — not a computed safety verdict. See the sourced toxicological data above.
Regulatory Flags
preservative
eu_cosing_listed
Frequently Asked Questions
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.
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