P-Chloro-M-Cresol

P-Chloro-M-Cresol is a cosmetic ingredient used as an antimicrobial, preservative agent. It is used in 8 products in our dataset. It is regulated in the EU (listed in a Cosmetics Regulation annex).

INCI nameP-CHLORO-M-CRESOL
FunctionANTIMICROBIAL, PRESERVATIVE
CAS number59-50-7
EC number200-431-6
Prevalence8 products (0.01% of dataset)
Most used inBody
EU statusRestricted (annex )
Monthly searches10

Used in

Body Treatments 37.5%Prescription 37.5%Body Lotions 12.5%General Moisturizers 12.5%

Frequently asked

What does P-Chloro-M-Cresol do in skincare?
P-Chloro-M-Cresol functions as an antimicrobial, preservative agent in cosmetic formulas.
Is P-Chloro-M-Cresol allowed in cosmetics?
Yes, but it is regulated in the EU — it appears in a Cosmetics Regulation annex with usage conditions.
What products contain P-Chloro-M-Cresol?
It is most commonly found in Body products, especially body treatments (37.5% of its uses).

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