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Antimicrobial

FLUOROSALAN

CAS 4776-06-1
5

Safety score · 0–100

Avoid

Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.

A halogenated salicylanilide antimicrobial banned from EU cosmetics under Annex II. Historically caused photo-allergy and was withdrawn from soap use.

Function

ANTIMICROBIAL

Skin benefits

  • Historical antimicrobial in soap
  • No legitimate cosmetic use today

Known concerns

  • EU Annex II — prohibited in cosmetic products
  • Photosensitiser
  • Class banned in soaps and rinse-off products
  • Persistent halogenated salicylanilide

References

EU

EU CosIng database

European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry: regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.

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