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Antimicrobial

DICHLOROPHENE

CAS 97-23-4 Updated
4

Safety score · 0–100

Avoid

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

About

A chlorinated bisphenol antimicrobial that is banned from cosmetics in the EU. Carries acute toxicity, skin sensitization and severe aquatic toxicity flags.

Function

ANTIMICROBIALDEODORANT

Skin benefits

  • No safe cosmetic use; included only in legacy formulas

Known concerns

  • EU Annex II banned cosmetic ingredient
  • Acute oral toxicity
  • Sensitization and irritation
  • Severe aquatic toxicity
  • Endocrine concerns

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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