Dichlorophenes (inci)

Author:Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer

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Last updated on: 29.10.2020

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INCI marking: Dichlorophenes

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Hydroxylated and chlorinated diphenylmethane used as an industrial biocide, as an algicide, bactericide with a wide range of activity. It also has antiparasitic and antimycotic effects.

Typical areas of application are/were e.g. additives to cooling water systems, slimicides in paper production, preservatives in dyes, adhesives, polymers and latex products, textiles and water-based products.

It is used as a drug in anthelmintics and in the form of powders, ointments or sprays as an antimycotic against mycoses and in cosmetics as a preservative.

Type IV sensitizations (contact allergies) are described. The sensitizing potential seems to decrease in recent years as the substance is increasingly less frequently used.

LiteratureThis section has been translated automatically.

  1. Barbuzza O et al (2008) Late patch test reaction to dichlorophene. J Investig Allergol Clin Immunol. 2008;18(4):317-8. PubMed PMID: 18714544.

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Last updated on: 29.10.2020

Author: Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer