CHLOROINDOLYLMETHYL METHYLHYDANTOIN
Safety score · 0–100
Caution
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About
Chloroindolylmethyl Methylhydantoin is a cosmetic ingredient. Exercise caution due to limited available safety data.
Chloroindolylmethyl Methylhydantoin is a halogenated (chloro-indolyl) methylhydantoin compound with no current entry in EU Regulation 1223/2009 annexes. Halogenated hydantoins are commonly used as antimicrobial preservatives in industrial applications; however, dermatological data for this specific compound in cosmetic formulations is insufficient. No GHS hazard statements are listed.
Known concerns
- Halogenated compound with limited skin safety data
- Potential sensitisation
References
EU CosIng database
European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry — regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.
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