CHLOROXYLENOL

Chloroxylenol is the organic compound that conforms to the formula:

Allowed preservative

United Kingdom

Source: ASEAN Cosmetic Directive · EU Cosmetics Regulation · Japan Standards for Cosmetics · Taiwan FDA cosmetic ingredients · UK cosmetics regulations (OPSS)

Argentina · Brazil

• Maximum concentration permitted at final product : 0.5%

ASEAN

• Maximum authorised concentration in the finished cosmetic product : 0.5%

Taiwan · China

• Maximum concentration : 0.5%

Japan

• Maximum amount per 100 g (Cosmetics not used for mucosa and to be washed away) : 0.30 g
• Maximum amount per 100 g (Cosmetics not used for mucosa and not to be washed away) : 0.20 g
• Maximum amount per 100 g (Cosmetics that may be used for mucosa) : 0.20 g

South Korea

• Maximum concentration : 0.50%

European Union

• Maximum concentration in ready for use preparation : 0.5%

EU Cosmetics Regulation, Annex V (allowed preservatives), entry 26 · maximum concentration 0.5%

Source: EU allowed preservatives (Annex V)

Restriction V/26 · Other restriction: ban substances that deplete the ozone layer

Source: EU CosIng ingredient list

Reviewed by CIR: Annual Review of Cosmetic Ingredient Safety Assessments - 2004/2005

Source: US Cosmetic Ingredient Review (CIR)

Reviewed by CIR: Chloroxylenol

Source: US Cosmetic Ingredient Review (CIR)

Reviewed by CIR: Final Report on the Safety Assessment of Chloroxylenol

Source: US Cosmetic Ingredient Review (CIR)