1-(4-Chlorophenyl)-3-(3,4-dichlorophenyl)urea
Safety score · 0–100
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Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.
About
A urea-based antibacterial agent structurally related to triclocarban, toxic to aquatic life and under EU review for endocrine-disrupting potential.
This chlorinated phenylurea compound is structurally related to triclocarban, which is banned in EU cosmetics under Annex II. It carries H400/H410 (aquatic toxicity) warnings and is subject to EU REACH restrictions on organohalogen compounds. The chlorophenyl-urea structure is associated with concerns about environmental persistence and potential endocrine activity.
Skin benefits
- Antimicrobial function for preservation
Known concerns
- Aquatic toxic (H400/H410)
- EU REACH organohalogen restrictions
- Related to banned triclocarban
- Environmental persistence concern
References
EU CosIng database
European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry — regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.
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