Fluorosalan

INCI: FLUOROSALAN

CAS Number
4776-06-1
Function
Antimicrobial / Preservative (halogenated salicylanilide)
Safety Rating
POOR

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status prohibited
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status prohibited
US Notes FDA classified halogenated salicylanilides as not generally recognized as safe; 21 CFR 310.545 lists as non-monograph OTC active; 21 CFR 250.250 prohibits in cosmetics

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Safety Data

Margin of Safety (MoS)
adequate
Dermal Absorption
moderate
Sensitization
high

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Expert Verdict

Banned globally; photoallergenic with CMR concerns and cross-reactivity with other halogenated salicylanilides.

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Concern Level: High

Regulatory Flags

potential-allergen preservative

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Fluorosalan safe in cosmetics?

Banned globally; photoallergenic with CMR concerns and cross-reactivity with other halogenated salicylanilides. The EU classifies Fluorosalan as "prohibited". Safety rating: POOR.

Is Fluorosalan allowed in the EU?

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

What does Fluorosalan do in cosmetics?

Fluorosalan functions as: Antimicrobial / Preservative (halogenated salicylanilide). It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 4776-06-1.

What is the Margin of Safety for Fluorosalan?

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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