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Antimicrobial

CHLORINE DIOXIDE

CAS 10049-04-4 Updated
30

Safety score · 0–100

Caution

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

About

A potent oxidizer and antimicrobial gas. PubChem flags severe toxicity, corrosive damage and inhalation lethality. Inappropriate as a leave-on cosmetic at meaningful levels.

Function

ANTIMICROBIALDEODORANT

Skin benefits

  • Strong antimicrobial and oxidizer
  • Used at trace levels for water and surface sanitation

Known concerns

  • GHS H330 fatal if inhaled
  • H314 severe skin burns and eye damage
  • H270 oxidizer
  • H400 very toxic to aquatic life
  • Not a typical leave-on cosmetic ingredient

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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