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Preservative

GLUTARAL

CAS 111-30-8
10

Safety score · 0–100

Avoid

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

Glutaraldehyde — a strong industrial disinfectant. EU Annex II prohibits it in cosmetic products because of severe sensitisation and respiratory toxicity. Should not appear on any cosmetic label.

Function

FRAGRANCEPRESERVATIVE

Skin benefits

  • Powerful antimicrobial (industrial use)

Known concerns

  • EU Annex II — banned in cosmetics
  • Severe sensitiser
  • Acute respiratory toxicity
  • Suspected carcinogen

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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