A halogenated bisphenol, used as a preservative and listed in Annex V.
What it is
Bromochlorophene is 2,2'-methylenebis(6-bromo-4-chlorophenol), a synthetic halogenated aromatic compound. CosIng lists it as an antimicrobial, deodorant and preservative. In the EU it is listed in Annex V (allowed preservatives).
Where it is used
Appears on the ingredient lists of a small number of products.
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
- Antimicrobial
- Preventing and/or slowing down microbial growth.
- Deodorant
- Reducing and/or eluminating unpleasant odour. Contributing against the formation of malodour on body surfaces.
- 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 372,2'-Methylenebis(6-bromo-4-chlorophenol)
- Maximum concentration
- 0.1%
- As of
- 3 November 2026 · (EC) 2009/1223