INCI name

CHLOROPHENE

2-benzyl-4-chlorophenol

AntimicrobialPreservativeBasic data from CosIng

This entry shows data from the EU CosIng database. An editorial description has not been written and reviewed yet.

Functions

Antimicrobial
Preventing and/or slowing down microbial growth.
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 II, entry 1602Clorofene; chlorophene; 2-benzyl-4-chlorophenol
As of
3 November 2026 · (EU) 2019/831
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