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Fact Sheet: 5-Bromo-5-Nitro-1,3-Dioxane (Bronidox)
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INCI name:
5-Bromo-5-Nitro-1,3-Dioxane.
Function:
Preservative.
Origin:
Synthetic.
Concentration allowed by European regulations :
Up to 0.1% in finished rinse-off cosmetic products.
Where to find it / them? :
Shower gels, conditioners, shampoos, body scrubs, hair masks.
Risks to health:
Potential allergen, potential skin irritant, suspected carcinogen (formaldehyde releaser).
Risks to the environment :
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More information :
Not permitted in leave-on products. Can be used alone or in combination with methylisothiazolinone.