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INCI name

2-BROMO-2-NITROPROPANE-1,3-DIOL

Bronopol

Preservativereviewed

A preservative regulated in Annex V.

What it is

2-Bromo-2-nitropropane-1,3-diol, commonly known as bronopol, is a substituted aliphatic diol containing bromine and a nitro group. CosIng lists it as a preservative. In the EU it is listed in Annex V (allowed preservatives).

Where it is used

Found mainly in rinse-off products such as shampoos, shower gels and cleansers.

Limits of interpretation

The INCI list shows which ingredients are present, not how much of each. Above 1%, ingredients are listed in descending order of weight; below 1% the order is free.

See the EU regulation section for the applicable limits. The label does not show the concentration actually used.

Functions

Preservative
Exclusively or mainly intended to inhibit the development of micro-organisms in the cosmetic product. All authorised preservatives are substances in the positive list of Annex V to the Cosmetics Regulation 1223/2009.

EU regulation

EU · Annex V, entry 21Bronopol
Maximum concentration
0.1%
As of
3 November 2026 · (EC) 2009/1223

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