2-BROMO-2-NITROPROPANE-1,3-DIOL

CAS 52-51-7 · preservative · EC 200-143-0 · KR 2-브로모-2-나이트로프로판-1,3-디올

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1,3-Propanediol, 2-bromo-2-nitro-

2-BROMO-2-NITROPROPANE-1,3-DIOL is a preservative ingredient used in skincare formulations.

PRESERVATIVE

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Quick facts

Description: 2-BROMO-2-NITROPROPANE-1,3-DIOL — PRESERVATIVE.

All Functions: PRESERVATIVE

Quick Facts:

Category: preservative

Proven Benefits At A Glance:

2-bromo-2-nitropropane-1,3-diol (BNPD) is a preservative that was used in skincare products like Eucerin cream starting in 1978
Some people can develop allergic contact dermatitis (a skin reaction) from BNPD
BNPD is difficult to test for allergies because it can irritate skin even at low concentrations
Not everyone who reacts to BNPD will react to formaldehyde or other similar preservatives

Chemical Overview

2-bromo-2-nitropropane-1,3-diol appears as white crystals. Ignite easily and burn readily. May detonate under strong shock. Decomposes when heated, evolving toxic gases. Toxic by skin absorption, inhalation or ingestion. Bronopol is a nitro compound. The evidence at hand indicates 2-Bromo-2-Nitropropane-1,3-Diol to be safe as a cosmetic ingredient at concentrations up to and including 0.1 percent except under circumstances where its action with amines or amides can result in the formation of nitrosamines or nitrosamides.

Source(s): CAMEO Chemicals, Cosmetic Ingredient Review (CIR), ChEBI, via PubChem