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DIBROMOCYANOACETAMIDE

CAS 10222-01-2
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Safety score · 0–100

Moderate

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

About

Dibromocyanoacetamide is the organic compound. Exercise caution due to limited available safety data.

Dibromocyanoacetamide (DBA, CAS 10222-01-2) is a bromine-containing organic preservative used in industrial applications including cosmetics at low concentrations. It functions as a broad-spectrum antimicrobial effective against bacteria and fungi. However, bromine-containing preservatives are known contact allergens, and dibromocyanoacetamide has been associated with skin sensitization in occupational contexts. Under EU Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009, the compound requires declaration and is subject to preservative regulations under the Biocidal Products Regulation where applicable. The presence of both bromine and amide functional groups warrants caution regarding sensitization potential.

Known concerns

  • Skin sensitization potential
  • Bromine-based preservative allergen
  • Biocidal product regulation overlap

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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