Synonym(s)
Chloroxylenol (INCI-Kennzeichnung)
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Preservative in cosmetics, lacquers, paints, creams and ointments. The substance has an irritating and sensitizing potential. Localized depigmentations(vitiligo) after contact dermatitis have been described.
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- Verma GK et al (2011) Contact depigmentation following irritant contact dermatitis to chloroxylenol (Dettol). Indian J Dermatol Venereol Leprol 77:612-614
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