Is Bromoethyl PCA safe in cosmetics?
Bromoethyl PCA has a safety rating of "MODERATE" in our database. EU status: prohibited. US status: restricted.
MODERATE
Cosmetic Ingredient
Bromoethyl PCA
INCI: BROMOETHYL PCA
Bromoethyl PCA (CAS Not widely published (derivative of pyrrolidone carboxylic acid)) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Preservative / Antimicrobial (brominated PCA ester). EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: prohibited. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
CAS Number
Not widely published (derivative of pyrrolidone carboxylic acid)
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Function
Preservative / Antimicrobial (brominated PCA ester)
Editorial assessment
MODERATE
Preliminary editorial note — not a computed safety verdict.
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
prohibited
US US Status
restricted
US Notes
Not established as permitted preservative; regulatory status unclear
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Bromoethyl PCA.
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Editorial summary
Preliminary editorial summary for Bromoethyl PCA — not a computed safety verdict. See the sourced toxicological data above.
Regulatory Flags
preservative
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Bromoethyl PCA allowed in the EU?
Bromoethyl PCA EU regulatory status: prohibited. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Bromoethyl PCA do in cosmetics?
Bromoethyl PCA functions as: Preservative / Antimicrobial (brominated PCA ester). It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not widely published (derivative of pyrrolidone carboxylic acid).
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