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Safety Data
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Safety Opinions
Official safety assessments from the Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety (SCCS) and Cosmetic Ingredient Review (CIR).
Expert Verdict
Prohibited in Japan with EU status subject to regulatory review. Chlorinated bisphenol structure presents CMR screening concerns and systemic toxicity risks. Not recommended for new formulations.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Dichlorophene safe in cosmetics?
Prohibited in Japan with EU status subject to regulatory review. Chlorinated bisphenol structure presents CMR screening concerns and systemic toxicity risks. Not recommended for new formulations. The EU classifies Dichlorophene as "prohibited". Safety rating: POOR. This ingredient has been reviewed by cir.
Is Dichlorophene allowed in the EU?
Dichlorophene EU regulatory status: prohibited. Maximum allowed concentration: 0.5%. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Dichlorophene do in cosmetics?
Dichlorophene functions as: Preservative, antimicrobial. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 97-23-4.
What is the Margin of Safety for Dichlorophene?
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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