OriginSodium p-Chloro-m-Cresol is derived from the chemical family of halogenated phenolic compounds and synthetic organic chemistry. It is synthesized through chlorination and sulfonation of m-cresol, followed by sodium salt formation.
3-Methyl-4-Chlorophenol, Sodium salt
Formula
C7H6ClNaO
Mol. Weight
164.56
CAS #
15733-22-9
Form
Powder
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
General
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Caution
Functions
Antimicrobial
Keeps your product from growing bacteria, mold, or yeast. Without these, that jar of cream becomes a petri dish in about a week.
Fights Bacteria
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewednone on file
⚖️Regulatory1 listing →
🛡️Safety-assessed2 reviews →
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EWG
4
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Caution
CIR Safety Findings
Not Phototoxic (CIR Panel on the ingredient group)
CIR Panel statement covering this group of ingredients; not tested individually (CIR 277)
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