2-Bromo-2-nitropropane-1,3-diol

INCI name: 2-Bromo-2-nitropropane-1,3-diol.

Function: Preservative.

Origin: Synthetic.

Concentration allowed by European regulations : Up to 0.1% in finished cosmetic products.

Where to find it / them? : Hand creams, body lotions/creams, facial creams, shower gels, shampoos, sunscreen mists/creams, hair colorants, hair waxes, facial masks, liquid hand soaps, conditioners, baby cleansing wipes, makeup removers, hand sanitizers, self-tanning products, serums, deodorants, facial cleansers, eye contour creams.

Risks to health: Potential sensitizer, potential skin and respiratory irritant, suspected carcinogen, suspected reproductive toxin (releasing formaldehyde and forming nitrosamines), suspected mutagen, suspected genotoxic agent (forming bromonitroethanol).

Risks to the environment : /

Alternative :

More information : Broad-spectrum antimicrobial agent.