This chemical is used as a preservative in many skin care products. This chemical can be a problem for some formaldehyde-sensitive individuals (since it is a formaldehyde-releasing agent). There are more than 300 cosmetic formulations containing Bronopol.
Blushers
Cleansing lotions
Cleansing preparations
Cooling fluids
Creams
Please be aware that if your spouse or significant other uses topical skin care products that contain this chemical, skin-to-skin transfer may occur to you.
It may take 2 or 3 weeks of avoiding exposure before improvement of your eruption begins.
Other names you may see this chemical listed as:
1,3-Propanediol-2-Bromo-2-Nitro
2-Bromo-2-nitro-1,3-propanediol
2-Bromo-2-Nitropropane-1,3-Diol
b-Bromo-b-nitrotrimethyleneglycol
Bronopol
Bronosol
Lexgard bronopol
Onyxide 500
Possible Occupational Exposures:
Nurses
Machine operators
Hairdressers' cosmetologists
2-Bromo-2-Nitropropane-1,3 Diol
Contact Allergy Links
Eyebrow pencils
Formaldehyde releaser
Foundations
Hair conditioners
Hair dressings
Humidifiers
Where is it found?
What is it?
Hints on avoiding:
Mascara
Moisturizers
Paints
Shampoos
Textiles
Washing detergents
This information is provided as educational only and is
not intended to substitute for medical care or recommendations by a physician.