Regulatory Status
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Safety Data
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Expert Verdict
Chlorinated phenol with environmental persistence concern. Must stay within Annex V concentration limits. Not for use in oral products without specific assessment.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Dichloro-m-Xylenol safe in cosmetics?
Chlorinated phenol with environmental persistence concern. Must stay within Annex V concentration limits. Not for use in oral products without specific assessment. The EU classifies Dichloro-m-Xylenol as "restricted". Safety rating: MODERATE.
Is Dichloro-m-Xylenol allowed in the EU?
Dichloro-m-Xylenol EU regulatory status: restricted. Maximum allowed concentration: 0.5%. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Dichloro-m-Xylenol do in cosmetics?
Dichloro-m-Xylenol functions as: Antimicrobial / preservative. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 133-53-9.
What is the Margin of Safety for Dichloro-m-Xylenol?
adequate 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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