What is methyldibromo glutaronitrile?

Answer 1

According to SCCP/0863/05,

MDBGN is used as a preservative and as a biocide.

MDBGN is used in a wide range of products for consumers and occupational use, e.g.

dishwashing liquid, household cleaning products and other detergent products, car care products,

wax and other polishing preparations for floors, adhesives, paints, and metal working fluids. It is

used in veterinary pharmaceuticals, e.g. in dogs' shampoo.

SCCP is of the opinion that:

• MDBGN was shown to cause elicitation of reactions by repeated open exposures with a

rinse-off preparation at the maximum concentration allowed in rinse-off products (0.1%).

• No safe use-level for MDBGN in cosmetic leave-on or rinse-off products has been

established.

• As no safe use-level for MDBGN in rinse-off products has been established, it is

recommended that MDBGN should not be present in any cosmetic products.

Under EU Cosmetic Directive,this chemical is banned for use in cosmetics.