methylchloroisothiazolinone - HEALTHIES
Methylchloroisothiazolinone is a preservative in many skin care products that stops fungi, yeast, and bacteria from growing. Many people are allergic to it or can become so. It must be used in low ...
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Methylchloroisothiazolinone (MCI) is a preservative that’s active against bacteria, yeast, and fungi. It’s used in the manufacture of water-based cosmetics and personal care products. It’s also used ... Methylisothiazolinone (MI) is a preservative.
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MI was initially used occupationally, in paints, adhesives/glues and cleaners etc, as a mixture with methylchloroisothiazolinone (MCI). Since 2005, it has been widely used in cosmetics and household products, such as moist wipes, shampoos, cleaners and liquid laundry products. Methylchloroisothiazolinone (MCI) Methylisothiazolinone (MI), a related allergen, was declared the Contact Allergen of the Year for 2013 by the American Contact Dermatitis Society (ACDS). Allergy to MI can be missed by only testing to isothiazolinone mix. Further information CAS number Kathon (55965-84-9) 2-methyl-4-isothiazolin-3-one (2682-20-4)