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Fact Sheet: Chlorocresol
INCI name:
P-Chloro-M-Cresol.
Function:
Antimicrobial, preservative.
Origin:
Synthetic.
Concentration allowed by European regulations :
Up to 0.2% in finished cosmetic products.
Where to find it / them? :
Face creams, body milks.
Risks to health:
Suspected endocrine disruptor, potential skin irritant (high).
Risks to the environment :
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More information :
Do not use when in products intended for your mucous membranes.