Hydroxydichlorodiphenyl Ether (Diclosan)
INCI: HYDROXYDICHLORODIPHENYL ETHER
Regulatory Status
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Safety Data
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Expert Verdict
Causes serious eye damage; chlorinated structure raises environmental persistence concerns; structurally related to triclosan which is banned in OTC antiseptic washes in the US.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Hydroxydichlorodiphenyl Ether (Diclosan) safe in cosmetics?
Causes serious eye damage; chlorinated structure raises environmental persistence concerns; structurally related to triclosan which is banned in OTC antiseptic washes in the US. The EU classifies Hydroxydichlorodiphenyl Ether (Diclosan) as "restricted". Safety rating: MODERATE.
Is Hydroxydichlorodiphenyl Ether (Diclosan) allowed in the EU?
Hydroxydichlorodiphenyl Ether (Diclosan) EU regulatory status: restricted. Maximum allowed concentration: 0.3%. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Hydroxydichlorodiphenyl Ether (Diclosan) do in cosmetics?
Hydroxydichlorodiphenyl Ether (Diclosan) functions as: Antimicrobial / preservative. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 3380-30-1.
What is the Margin of Safety for Hydroxydichlorodiphenyl Ether (Diclosan)?
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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