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

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

Function:   Preservative.

Origin:   Synthetic.

Concentration allowed by the EU regulation:   Up to 0.1% in finished cosmetic products.

Where to find it / Where they are found?:   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.

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

Environmental risks:   /

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Additional information:   Broad-spectrum antimicrobial agent.