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Tetrabromosalicylanilides

12

Safety score · 0–100

Avoid

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

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

Tetrabromosalicylanilides are a class of brominated salicylanilide antimicrobial agents. EU Annex III of the Cosmetics Regulation restricts these compounds at ≥0.1% concentration in cosmetic products. They have been associated with skin sensitization in occupational settings and contain bromine substituents that raise concerns about bioaccumulation and environmental persistence. Their use in leave-on cosmetic products is specifically limited.

Known concerns

  • Skin sensitizer potential
  • Environmental persistence concerns
  • Brominated compound bioaccumulation
  • Restricted to ≤0.1% in EU cosmetics

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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This profile is for educational purposes and does not constitute medical advice. Regulatory status and scientific understanding evolve, so always read the physical product label and consult a healthcare professional for personal concerns.