Chlorphenesin (CAS 104-29-0) | Cosmetic Preservative & Antimicrobial Ingredient | Amorewell

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Chlorphenesin (CAS 104-29-0) | Cosmetic Preservative & Antimicrobial Ingredient | Amorewell

  • INCI Name: Chlorphenesin
  • CAS Number: 104-29-0
  • Molecular Formula: C9H11ClO3
  • Molecular Weight: 202.63
  • Appearance: White to off-white crystalline powder
  • Purity: ≥99%
  • Function: Cosmetic preservative / antimicrobial agent
  • Solubility: Slightly soluble in water, soluble in alcohol and glycols
  • Product Information

    Product Overview

    Chlorphenesin is a synthetic cosmetic preservative and antimicrobial agent widely used in personal care formulations.

    It helps prevent the growth of bacteria and fungi in cosmetic products, improving product safety, stability, and shelf life.

    In modern skincare systems, it is often used in combination with other preservatives to create a broad-spectrum preservation system with improved performance and mild formulation profile.


    Key Benefits

    ✔ Broad-spectrum antimicrobial protection
    ✔ Enhances effectiveness of preservative systems
    ✔ Helps extend product shelf life
    ✔ Compatible with many cosmetic ingredients
    ✔ Suitable for emulsions, creams, and serums
    ✔ Mild profile for cosmetic formulations


    Applications

    Skincare & Personal Care

    • Facial creams and lotions
    • Serums and emulsions
    • Sensitive skin formulations
    • Body care products

    Hair Care Products

    • Shampoos and conditioners
    • Scalp care formulations
    • Leave-on hair treatments

    Cosmetic Preservation Systems

    • Preservative boosting systems
    • Multi-preservative blends (phenoxyethanol systems, etc.)
    • Broad-spectrum antimicrobial systems

    Functional Role in Formulations

    Chlorphenesin is commonly used as a supporting preservative ingredient, helping enhance the performance of primary preservation systems and improving overall microbial protection in cosmetic products.


    Specifications

    Item Specifications
    Appearance A white or almost white crystalline  powder
    Identification the solution shows two absorption max, at 228 nm and 280nm
    Clarity and colour of solution when freshly prepared,is clear and colourless
    Residue on ignition ≤0.1%
    Related substance ≤0.5%
    Chloride ≤0.05%
    Loss on drying ≤0.1%
    Heavy metals ≤10ppm
    Residual Solvents(Methanol) ≤0.5%
    P-Chlorophenol ≤10ppm
    Assay ≥99.0%

    Why Choose Amorewell Chlorphenesin

    Amorewell supplies high-quality cosmetic preservative ingredients for global formulators.

    ✔ Stable and consistent quality
    ✔ High purity grade suitable for cosmetics
    ✔ Excellent compatibility with preservative systems
    ✔ Improves formulation shelf stability
    ✔ Global cosmetic ingredient supply capability


    Packaging

    • 25 kg / drum
    • Customized packaging available

    Chlorphenesin (CAS 104-29-0) | Cosmetic Preservative & Antimicrobial Ingredient | Amorewell

    • INCI Name: Chlorphenesin
    • CAS Number: 104-29-0
    • Molecular Formula: C9H11ClO3
    • Molecular Weight: 202.63
    • Appearance: White to off-white crystalline powder
    • Purity: ≥99%
    • Function: Cosmetic preservative / antimicrobial agent
    • Solubility: Slightly soluble in water, soluble in alcohol and glycols
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