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Preservative

BROMOCHLOROPHENE

CAS 15435-29-7 Updated
35

Safety score · 0–100

Caution

Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.

About

A halogenated bisphenol antimicrobial preservative. EU restricts its use to oral-hygiene at low % and many formulators avoid it; halogenated-phenol class concerns put it in the Caution range.

Skin benefits

  • Antimicrobial preservative
  • Effective at low %
  • Some history in oral and deodorant products

Known concerns

  • Halogenated phenolic with sensitization potential
  • Aquatic toxicity
  • Restricted in EU oral hygiene products
  • Limited modern safety data

References

EU

EU CosIng database

European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry — regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.

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