Chlorphenesin
Chlorphenesin is a cosmetic ingredient used as an antimicrobial, preservative agent. It appears in about 3% of cosmetic products in our 90,000+ product dataset. It carries no restriction under the EU Cosmetics Regulation annexes. PubMed carries 36 studies of its skin or topical use.
| INCI name | CHLORPHENESIN |
| Function | ANTIMICROBIAL, PRESERVATIVE |
| CAS number | 104-29-0 |
| EC number | 203-192-6 |
| Prevalence | 2,486 products (2.68% of dataset) |
| Most used in | Skincare |
| EU status | No annex restriction |
| Scientific studies | 36 on PubMed (skin/cosmetic/topical) |
| Monthly searches | 1,000 |
Used in
Serums 14.7%General Moisturizers 10.3%Face Cleansers 9.5%Toners 7%Sunscreens 6.1%Sheet Masks 4.1%
Frequently asked
- What does Chlorphenesin do in skincare?
- Chlorphenesin functions as an antimicrobial, preservative agent in cosmetic formulas.
- What products contain Chlorphenesin?
- It is most commonly found in Skincare products, especially serums (14.7% of its uses).
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