Cloflucarban

INCI: CLOFLUCARBAN

CAS Number
369-77-7
Function
Antimicrobial, Deodorant
Safety Rating
POOR

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status prohibited
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status prohibited
US Notes Not GRAS. Listed under 21 CFR 310.545 as lacking adequate data for general recognition of safety and effectiveness. Banned in consumer antiseptic hand wash and body wash products as of September 6, 2017.

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Safety Data

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

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Expert Verdict

Banned in US OTC antiseptic products due to endocrine disruption risk as estrogen receptor antagonist. Structural analogue of banned triclocarban with environmental persistence and bioaccumulation concerns. Do not formulate.

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Concern Level: High

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cloflucarban safe in cosmetics?

Banned in US OTC antiseptic products due to endocrine disruption risk as estrogen receptor antagonist. Structural analogue of banned triclocarban with environmental persistence and bioaccumulation concerns. Do not formulate. The EU classifies Cloflucarban as "prohibited". Safety rating: POOR.

Is Cloflucarban allowed in the EU?

Cloflucarban EU regulatory status: prohibited. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Cloflucarban do in cosmetics?

Cloflucarban functions as: Antimicrobial, Deodorant. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 369-77-7.

What is the Margin of Safety for Cloflucarban?

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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