Is 2-bromo-2-nitropropane-1,3-diol safe in cosmetics and personal care products?

2-Bromo-2-Nitropropane-1,3-Diol has been flagged by EWG Skin Deep as a formaldehyde releaser concern (HIGH risk level). onlyonlytoxinfree has found it in 0 products in our database. Our scores are based on peer-reviewed toxicology data and are never adjusted for brand partners.

Which products contain 2-bromo-2-nitropropane-1,3-diol?

We have identified 0 products containing 2-bromo-2-nitropropane-1,3-diol. You can scan any product barcode on onlyonlytoxinfree.com to check for this and other flagged ingredients.

High Concern

2-Bromo-2-Nitropropane-1,3-Diol

Flagged by EWG Skin Deep ↗ as a formaldehyde releaser concern

What it is

Also called bronopol. A broad-spectrum preservative that releases formaldehyde and can form carcinogenic nitrosamines.

No products in our database currently contain this ingredient.

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