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Dichlorosalicylanilides

CAS 1147-98-4
12

Safety score · 0–100

Avoid

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

About

Dichlorosalicylanilides is a cosmetic ingredient. Exercise caution due to limited available safety data.

Dichlorosalicylanilides are a class of antifungal/antimicrobial agents historically incorporated into cosmetic formulations. EU regulatory review identified these compounds as potential skin sensitizers (H317 - may cause allergic skin reactions). They are restricted under Annex III of the Cosmetics Regulation, permitted only at ≤0.1% as constituents of other substances, with specific restrictions on their use in leave-on skin products due to photosensitization risks.

Known concerns

  • Skin sensitizer H317
  • Photosensitization risk
  • Restricted to ≤0.1% in EU cosmetics
  • Environmental toxicity H400/H410

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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