Chlorphenesin
- Cosmetics Caution
What is Chlorphenesin?
Chlorphenesin is a preservative that stops bacteria and mould growing in creams and make-up. At cosmetic levels it isn't a concern for the rest of your body, but it can irritate skin and, rarely, cause a skin allergy. Take care if your skin is sensitive or broken, and with products used close to the eyes.
What is Yasno’s verdict on Chlorphenesin?
Yasno’s verdict on Chlorphenesin: Caution. Some evidence of a concern, it depends on the amount, or it is genuinely worth knowing. A Caution always has a specific, sourced reason.
Is Chlorphenesin allowed in the EU?
EU status of Chlorphenesin: Permitted as a preservative in cosmetics (Annex V of Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009). Conditions and limits come from the regulation cited below. Yasno summarises them and does not replace the legal text.
| Where | EU | US |
|---|---|---|
| Cosmetics | Permitted as a preservative in cosmetics (Annex V of Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009) | Not recorded |
Reference: Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009, Annex V (entry 50) · Limit: 0.3%
What else is it called?
- 3-(p-Chlorophenoxy)-propane-1,2-diol
Sources
- Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 on cosmetic products — Annex V, European Union, 2009
- Safety Assessment of Chlorphenesin as Used in Cosmetics, Cosmetic Ingredient Review, 2014
- Chlorphenesin Safety Assessment, Cosmetic Ingredient Review, 2012
Always check the physical label. Yasno describes evidence and regulatory status. It never says a product is free of an allergen or safe for you, and it is not medical advice.
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