Chlorphenesin

OH DAISEY INGREDIENT LIBRARY

Chlorphenesin

Use With Caution Preservative

Can cause skin or eye irritation and occasional allergic contact dermatitis. High exposures may affect the central nervous system or muscle function, although cosmetic concentrations are substantially lower than doses associated with systemic effects.

OH DAISEY VERDICT Use With Caution Evidence level: Strong
INSIDE THE FORMULA

What it does

Prevents bacterial and fungal growth.

OUR STANDARD

How to read this rating

This rating reflects the Oh Daisey ingredient standard and the evidence currently available for cosmetic use. Product safety can also depend on concentration, exposure route, formulation, manufacturing quality, and individual sensitivity.

RESEARCH

Sources

  1. 1 pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
  2. 2 health.ec.europa.eu
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