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Preservative

SODIUM P-CHLORO-M-CRESOL

CAS 15733-22-9
35

Safety score · 0–100

Caution

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

Sodium p-chloro-m-cresol (PCMC sodium salt) — a chlorinated phenolic preservative restricted in the EU due to skin sensitization and environmental persistence concerns. Treat with caution.

Function

ANTIMICROBIAL

Skin benefits

  • Effective broad-spectrum preservative
  • Active at low %

Known concerns

  • EU Annex V restriction: rinse-off only at low %
  • Skin and eye irritant
  • Sensitization potential
  • Environmental persistence

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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