The Basics On Bronopol
What is Bronopol?
Technical name 2-bromo-2-nitropropane-1,3-diol, a formaldehyde-releasing preservative and antimicrobial agent. Acts as a nitrosating agent; many nitrosamines have been determined to cause cancer in laboratory animals. They have also been shown to
penetrate the skin.
What are other names for Bronopol?
1,3-PROPANEDIOL, 2-BROMO-2-NITRO-, 1,3PROPANEDIOL, 2BROMO2NITRO, 2-BROMO-2-NITRO- 1,3-PROPANEDIOL, 2-BROMO-2-NITROPROPANE-1,3-DIOL, 2-BROMO-2-NITROPROPANE-1,3-DIOL (FORMALDEHYDE RELEASER), and BRONOPOL
What is Bronopol used for?
Bronopol is an antimicrobial agent commonly used as a preservative in many types of cosmetics, personal care products, and topical medications. It is used as an anti-infective, an antimicrobial, fungicide, germicide, bactericide, slimicide, and a wood preservative. It is reportedly very effective against grampositive and gram-negative bacteria, particularly Pseudomonas aeruginosa as well as against fungi and yeasts. This substance may release formaldehyde and cross-reacts with other formaldehyde-releasing substances.
How Bronopol is classified
Preservatives
Recommendations for using Bronopol during pregnancy and breastfeeding
Avoid
Bronopol During Pregnancy
What we know about using Bronopol while pregnant or breastfeeding
Limited information available.
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General safety info about Bronopol from CIR
No report found.
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Products where you might find Bronopol
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List of References
General sources: Drugs and Lactation Database (LactMed) [Internet]. Bethesda (MD): National Library of Medicine (US); 2006-. Available from: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK501922/
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