Dichlorophen

CAS Number: 97-23-4

SERIOUS
health hazard

MODERATE
health hazard

FEW OR NO
health hazards

0 79

80 89

90 100

Sources of exposure:

Pesticides

Medications

Personal care

Historical disinfectants, antimicrobial soaps, fungicidal preparations, veterinary products, and older pharmaceutical formulations

Description:

Dichlorophen is a chlorinated phenolic compound with antimicrobial and antifungal properties. It has historically been used in disinfectants, fungicidal products, and certain medicinal or veterinary preparations. Exposure may occur through contact with products containing the compound or through environmental contamination associated with historical use.

Health concerns:

Developmental Toxicity

May impact fetal development and birth outcomes.

Irritant

May cause skin, eye, or respiratory irritation.

Ecotoxicity

May be toxic to ecosystems and wildlife.

Banned/restricted lists:

California Proposition 65 - OEHHA - developmental
EU Cosmetics Regulation Annex III - Restricted

References

US Environmental Protection Agency. Cheminformatics Modules, Computational Toxicology and Exposure Informatics (CompTox).

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