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 name | P-CHLORO-M-CRESOL |
| Function | ANTIMICROBIAL, PRESERVATIVE |
| CAS number | 59-50-7 |
| EC number | 200-431-6 |
| Prevalence | 8 products (0.01% of dataset) |
| Most used in | Body |
| EU status | Restricted (annex ) |
| Monthly searches | 10 |
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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