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Antimicrobial

CHLOROPHENE

CAS 120-32-1 Updated
12

Safety score · 0–100

Avoid

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

About

A chlorinated phenol antimicrobial used in surface disinfectants. Carries suspected-carcinogen and reproductive-toxicant flags plus sensitizer status; not suitable for skincare.

Function

ANTIMICROBIALPRESERVATIVE

Skin benefits

  • Broad-spectrum antimicrobial preservative
  • Active at low % in surface disinfectants

Known concerns

  • GHS H351 suspected carcinogen, H361f suspected fertility damage
  • Skin sensitizer (H317) and serious eye damage (H318)
  • H372 organ damage on repeated exposure
  • Very toxic to aquatic life
  • Not appropriate for cosmetics

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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