The ingredient, explained
Chlorphenesin
Chlorphenesin has published research relevant to cosmetic safety assessment.
Ingredient guide
What it is and what it does
1‚2-Propanediol, 3--4-chlorophenoxy--
About this ingredient: EU CosIng ingredient registry (via Open Beauty Facts taxonomy) ↗
- Antimicrobial
- A technical role associated with controlling microorganisms on skin.
- Preservative
- Helps inhibit microbial growth in the cosmetic product.
Function definitions: European Commission ingredient function definitions (SCCNFP/0299/00, pages 16 to 20) ↗
Registry functions describe possible formulation roles, not results for a finished product. A dictionary entry is not an approval or a safety assessment.
A closer look
What the research shows
Safety assessment
The report evaluated dermal absorption, toxicology and irritation at described cosmetic exposure concentrations.
What this does not tell us
Historical exposure- and concentration-specific safety review, not efficacy evidence or a universal allergy guarantee.
Sources for this summary. PubMed 24861369 ↗
Research review checked Oct 1, 2026
Selective exact-identity review of 10 supplied local candidates and the targeted primary-source search recorded below. Bounded review, not a systematic search.
Ingredient research is not proof that a product containing this ingredient works.
Read the 1 selected study
Safety assessment
Safety Assessment of Chlorphenesin as Used in Cosmetics. ↗
International journal of toxicology · 2014
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Products containing this ingredient
From the Serenfold edit. Linked by the ingredient list, without an efficacy ranking.
Names and identifiers
Registry identity
1‚2-Propanediol, 3--4-chlorophenoxy--
- INCI name on ingredient lists
- CHLORPHENESIN
- CAS registry number
- 104-29-0
- EC number
- 203-192-6
Other recorded names (1)
- chlorophenesin
Sources for this ingredient record
- EU CosIng ingredient registry (via Open Beauty Facts taxonomy) ↗ · ODbL 1.0 (Open Beauty Facts database) · Recorded Aug 8, 2026