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Safety Data
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Expert Verdict
Strong oxidizer and chlorine-releasing disinfectant that is corrosive to skin at concentrated levels; releases active chlorine on contact with water and requires immediate skin flooding if contact occurs; incompatible with many cosmetic actives including antioxidants, proteins, and botanicals.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Potassium Troclosene safe in cosmetics?
Strong oxidizer and chlorine-releasing disinfectant that is corrosive to skin at concentrated levels; releases active chlorine on contact with water and requires immediate skin flooding if contact occurs; incompatible with many cosmetic actives including antioxidants, proteins, and botanicals. The EU classifies Potassium Troclosene as "permitted". Safety rating: MODERATE.
Is Potassium Troclosene allowed in the EU?
Potassium Troclosene EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Potassium Troclosene do in cosmetics?
Potassium Troclosene functions as: Antimicrobial agent (chlorine-releasing oxidizing disinfectant). It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 2244-21-5.
What is the Margin of Safety for Potassium Troclosene?
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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