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Antimicrobial

DIBROMOPROPAMIDINE DIISETHIONATE

CAS 614-87-9 Updated
55

Safety score · 0–100

Moderate

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

About

An aromatic diamidine antimicrobial historically used in topical antiseptic creams. EU restricts it (Annex III) and there are documented contact-sensitization cases — handle as use-with-awareness.

Function

ANTIMICROBIAL

Skin benefits

  • Topical antimicrobial activity against Gram-positive bacteria
  • Used historically in first-aid antiseptic creams
  • Effective at low concentrations

Known concerns

  • Documented contact sensitizer with case-report history
  • Aromatic diamidine — limited modern toxicology refresh
  • Use restricted in EU cosmetics (Annex III)

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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