Fact Sheet: 5-Bromo-5-Nitro-1,3-Dioxane (Bronidox).

INCI name:   5-Bromo-5-Nitro-1,3-Dioxane (Bronidox)

Function:   Preservative.

Origin:   Synthetic.

Concentration allowed by the EU regulation:   Up to 0.1% in finished rinse-off cosmetic products.

Where to find it / Where they are found?:   Shower gels, conditioners, shampoos, body scrubs, hair masks.

Health risks:   Potential allergen, potential skin irritant, suspected carcinogen (formaldehyde releaser).

Environmental risks:   /

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Additional information:   Not permitted in leave-on products. Can be used alone or in combination with methylisothiazolinone.