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InventoryRef 3326215/10/2010

DICHLOROPHENE

Dichlorophen

DICHLOROPHENE is linked to 1 EU annex record on this page. Inventory note: III/11.

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MarketEvidence statusRecordsSource language
European UnionEvidence linked
Restricted entry found
Open this evidence		1English and EU languages
Great BritainEvidence linked
Restricted
Open this evidence		1English
CanadaSource mapped
Official source mapped; ingredient rule not imported
0English and French
New ZealandEvidence linked
Restricted
Open this evidence		1English
ASEANEvidence linked
Restricted
Open this evidence		1English and national languages
ChinaSource mapped
Official source mapped; ingredient rule not imported
0Chinese with selected English material
JapanEvidence linked
Prohibited
Open this evidence		1Japanese; official English translation available
South KoreaEvidence linked
Prohibited
Open this evidence		1Korean with some English names
United StatesSource mapped
Official source mapped; ingredient rule not imported
0English
AustraliaSource mapped
Official source mapped; ingredient rule not imported
0English
BrazilSource mapped
Official source mapped; ingredient rule not imported
0Portuguese with INCI crosswalks
IndiaEvidence linked
Restricted
Open this evidence		1English and Hindi
Saudi ArabiaEvidence linked
Restricted
Open this evidence		1Arabic and English

Chemical identity and properties

PubChem 2D chemical structure for CAS 97-23-4
CAS 97-23-4PubChem CID 3037

Dichlorophen

Dichlorophen is a diarylmethane and a bridged diphenyl fungicide. — ChEBI

IUPAC name
4-chloro-2-[(5-chloro-2-hydroxyphenyl)methyl]phenol
Molecular formula
C13H10Cl2O2
Molecular weight
269.12 g/mol
Exact mass
268.0057849 Da
XLogP3
4.3
Topological polar surface area
40.5 Ų
Hydrogen-bond donors
2
Hydrogen-bond acceptors
2
Covalent units
1
Defined stereocentres
0

Also known as

dichloropheneDidroxaneAnthiphenParabisDicestalDichlorofenDichlorphenTrivex
16 more reported names
TeniathaneDidroxanTeniatolHyosanAntiphenCordocelDifentanEmbephenPreventalTaeniatolTeniotolVermithanaAntifenHalenolKoriumPalacel
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External database identifiers

Retrieved from NIH PubChem on 2026-09-02 by checksum-valid CAS matching. Chemical properties do not replace the regulatory decision on this page.

Inventory details for DICHLOROPHENE

INCI name

DICHLOROPHENE

INN name

dichlorophen

Description

Dichlorophen

Record provenance

Inventory reference
33262
Imported identity
DICHLOROPHENE
Source update
15/10/2010
European Commission CosIng source notes
Annex III Restriction reference
Entry 11

DICHLOROPHEN

CAS: 97-23-4
EC: 202-567-1

Key data

CAS
97-23-4
EC
202-567-1
Restriction
III/11
Function
ANTIMICROBIAL
Preventing and/or slowing down microbial growth.
DEODORANT
Reducing and/or eliminating unpleasant odour. Contributing against the formation of malodour on body surfaces.

Official EU ingredient-name evidence

The ingredient name exactly matches the official 2025 EU glossary of common ingredient names.

#8523 · DICHLOROPHENE

The markets do not agree about this substance: it is prohibited in some and permitted under conditions in others, across the 8 markets that hold a rule for it.

prohibited
JapanSouth Korea
restricted
European UnionGreat BritainNew ZealandASEANIndiaSaudi Arabia

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Additional official and scientific sources

11 external databases to check this identity in

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ECHA CHEM / Information on chemicalsPubChem PUG RESTEU Safety Gate cosmetic product alertsECHA CHEMUS EPA CompToxCosmetic Ingredient Review safety assessmentsFDA Global Substance Registration SystemILO/WHO International Chemical Safety CardsJapan NITE-CHRIPNIOSH Pocket Guide to Chemical HazardsOECD eChemPortal

How DICHLOROPHENE appears in the CosIng inventory

The CosIng inventory lists DICHLOROPHENE as a cosmetic ingredient and this page links it to 1 annex record. The inventory entry captures names and identifiers, while the annex record shows where the substance is prohibited, restricted or positively listed in EU cosmetics law.

DICHLOROPHENE is also tagged with 2 cosmetic functions in the official data. Function labels describe intended use, but they do not replace regulatory review of linked annex records before formulation or labelling work.

Frequently asked questions

DICHLOROPHENE appears in the EU CosIng inventory and has linked annex records. Check the annex records above for applicable restrictions, concentration limits and conditions of use. Annex II listing means prohibited; Annex III means restricted; Annexes IV, V and VI mean permitted under specified conditions.

The restriction field for DICHLOROPHENE reads: "III/11". This is the restriction note recorded in the CosIng inventory for this ingredient. For authoritative conditions and limits, always refer to the linked annex entries above.

According to the EU CosIng inventory, DICHLOROPHENE carries the following function designation(s):

CAS 97-23-4 may appear across multiple EU annex records. Viewing the CAS lookup page shows all Annex II–VI entries sharing this identifier, which is useful for identifying cross-annex regulatory status of the same chemical substance.
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Source note for DICHLOROPHENE

This page combines the CosIng inventory entry for DICHLOROPHENE with 1 linked Annex II–VI record from the local dataset built from public European Commission cosmetic ingredient materials.

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