Poor Cosmetic Ingredient NOAEL Data

Dibromocyanoacetamide (DBNPA)

INCI: DIBROMOCYANOACETAMIDE

CAS Number
10222-01-2
Function
Antimicrobial / biocide (industrial preservative)
Safety Rating
POOR

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status permitted
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status prohibited
US Notes Registered as EPA biocide; not specifically prohibited by FDA for cosmetics, but primary registration is industrial โ€” cosmetic use would require full safety substantiation

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Safety Data

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

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Toxicological Studies

1 study endpoint found for Dibromocyanoacetamide (DBNPA). NOAEL (No Observed Adverse Effect Level) values are used to calculate the Margin of Safety per SCCS methodology.

Endpoint Value Route Species Study Type Source
NOAEL 58.5 mg/kg bw/day oral rat Subchronic COSMOS_DB

Expert Verdict

Regulatory red flag: absent from EU Annex V; GHS H317 (skin sensitizer), H314 (corrosive), H400/H410 (aquatic toxicity); rapidly degrades but releases cyanide and bromide ions; candidate for substitution under BPR; do NOT formulate into cosmetics

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Concern Level: High

Regulatory Flags

potential-allergen preservative fda_food_additive

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dibromocyanoacetamide (DBNPA) safe in cosmetics?

Regulatory red flag: absent from EU Annex V; GHS H317 (skin sensitizer), H314 (corrosive), H400/H410 (aquatic toxicity); rapidly degrades but releases cyanide and bromide ions; candidate for substitution under BPR; do NOT formulate into cosmetics The EU classifies Dibromocyanoacetamide (DBNPA) as "permitted". Safety rating: POOR. 1 toxicological study endpoint(s) are available in our database.

Is Dibromocyanoacetamide (DBNPA) allowed in the EU?

Dibromocyanoacetamide (DBNPA) EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Dibromocyanoacetamide (DBNPA) do in cosmetics?

Dibromocyanoacetamide (DBNPA) functions as: Antimicrobial / biocide (industrial preservative). It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 10222-01-2.

What is the Margin of Safety for Dibromocyanoacetamide (DBNPA)?

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.

What is the NOAEL for Dibromocyanoacetamide (DBNPA)?

The NOAEL (No Observed Adverse Effect Level) for Dibromocyanoacetamide (DBNPA) is 58.5 mg/kg bw/day based on a Subchronic study via oral route in rat. Source: COSMOS_DB.

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