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2-Bromo-2-Nitropropane-1‚3-Diol
2-Bromo-2-Nitropropane-1‚3-Diol
Also known as: Bronopol
Moderate concern
Bronopol is a formaldehyde-releasing preservative used in cosmetics and industrial water systems. It can release formaldehyde, an IARC Group 1 carcinogen, and is a skin sensitizer.
Found in
4 products
What it is
Bronopol (2-bromo-2-nitropropane-1,3-diol) is a synthetic antimicrobial preservative.
Cosmetic and industrial preservative; not a recognized food preservative.
Why it's flagged
- releases formaldehyde, an IARC Group 1 carcinogen
- skin sensitizer
What regulators actually say
"Formaldehyde causes cancer of the nasopharynx and leukaemia (Group 1 carcinogen)."
Regulatory status
United States — FDA
Not approved as a direct food additive; cosmetic ingredient only
European Union — EFSA
Not authorized as food additive
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