P-chloro-m-cresol (inci)

Author: Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer

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Last updated on: 29.10.2020

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CAS number: 59-50-7; Chlorocresol, 4-chloro-3-methylphenol; PCMC

Definition
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p-Chloro-m-cresol (4-chloro-3-methylphenol) is a substance used as a preservative in cosmetic preparations. Inhibits the growth of microorganisms (The general conditions for preservatives which may be used in cosmetics are defined in the EC Cosmetics Regulation - 1223/2009 - Annex V). S.a. under cresols.

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  1. The Federal Office of Consumer Protection and Food Safety (BVL) Manage risks - protect consumers: https://www.bvl.bund.de/DE/03_Verbraucherprodukte/03_AntragstellerUnternehmen/02_Kosmetik/04_Inhaltsstoffe/bgs_fuerAntragsteller_kosmetik_gesetzlicheRegelung_inhaltsstoffe_node.html

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Cresole;

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Last updated on: 29.10.2020