Methylchloroisothiazolinone is a strong acting preservative with antibacterial and antifungal activity within the group of isothiazolinones. It is already at a few parts per million effective against Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria, yeasts and fungi.
Methylchloroisothiazolinone is found in a variety of water-based products for personal care and cosmetics. Methylchloroisothiazolinone was first used in cosmetics in the late 1970. It is also used in adhesives, detergents and cleaners, paints, fuels and certain industrial processes. Methylchloroisothiazolinone may be used in combination with certain other preservatives.
Safety
In pure form or in high concentrations can methylchloroisothiazolinone cause skin and mucosal irritation or chemical burns. It will no longer be added to most cosmetics except funds with short-term contact with the skin, such as skin cleansers. Some hybrids may be well tolerated by users with sensitive skin and are sometimes found in cosmetic creams and lotions.
The International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) methylchloroisothiazolinone currently declared as known, probable or possible carcinogens (cancer-causing) to humans. They also found no evidence of carcinogenic activity. Methylchloroisothiazolinone is an allergen for 1.7% of the users. A common indication of the allergic reactions encountered his eczema-like symptoms on the hands and wrists. These symptoms disappear a few weeks after the exposure has stopped it. Exposure can occur through, among other household items such as shampoo, soap and toilet paper moist.
Methylchloroisothiazolinone is found in a variety of water-based products for personal care and cosmetics. Methylchloroisothiazolinone was first used in cosmetics in the late 1970. It is also used in adhesives, detergents and cleaners, paints, fuels and certain industrial processes. Methylchloroisothiazolinone may be used in combination with certain other preservatives.
Safety
In pure form or in high concentrations can methylchloroisothiazolinone cause skin and mucosal irritation or chemical burns. It will no longer be added to most cosmetics except funds with short-term contact with the skin, such as skin cleansers. Some hybrids may be well tolerated by users with sensitive skin and are sometimes found in cosmetic creams and lotions.
The International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) methylchloroisothiazolinone currently declared as known, probable or possible carcinogens (cancer-causing) to humans. They also found no evidence of carcinogenic activity. Methylchloroisothiazolinone is an allergen for 1.7% of the users. A common indication of the allergic reactions encountered his eczema-like symptoms on the hands and wrists. These symptoms disappear a few weeks after the exposure has stopped it. Exposure can occur through, among other household items such as shampoo, soap and toilet paper moist.