Chlorphenesin

Chlorphenesin is a preservative and cosmetic biocide that helps prevent the growth of microorganisms. In cosmetics and personal care products, Chlorphenesin is used in the formulation of aftershave lotions, bath products, cleansing products, deodorants, hair conditioners, makeup, skin care products, personal cleanliness products, and shampoos.

Product Name: Chlorphenesin
INCI Name: Chlorphenesin
Product Code: YNR®CHP
CAS No.: 104-29-0
Formula: C9H11ClO3
Functions: Cosmetic Preservative, Antimicrobial

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Product Introduction

Chlorphenesin is diol with a 4-chlorophenyl group, a fine white to pale-cream-colored crystal with a slightly phenolic odor and bitter taste. The high-purity chlorphenesin is ideal for blending with existing preservation systems to enhance their performance. Chlorphenesin also is known as CHP in shorter form, is chemically a substituted chlorophenol group, synthetic preservative. It is a broad spectrum, solid state, water-soluble antimicrobial substance.

The preservative performance is clearly enhanced by the addition of chlorphenesin as demonstrated in kill-rate studies using organisms. It is an effective and universal anti-bacterial and anti-fungal agent that boosts preservative effectiveness to a higher level. Chlorphenesin is used for the preservation and stabilization of cosmetics and medicines.

Chlorphenesin is a useful ingredient in the world of cosmetics and personal care. It can be found in products such as sunscreens and toners.

In skin care, Chlorphenesin is a great preservative that helps skin care products to last longer and thus have better quality. The addition of this ingredient also eliminates bad odor from the product. In hair care, Chlorphenesin is also added to hair care products because of its antimicrobial properties. It saves the products from negative side effects due to contact with oxygen and prevents the growth of bacteria and molds

As a skin care ingredient, chlorphenesin is used as a water- and glycerin-soluble preservative to inhibit contamination. Since it’s considered weak against some types of bacteria, it’s always combined with other preservatives, such as phenoxyethanol and caprylyl glycol, to boost stability and increase the product’s shelf life.

Key Technical Parameters

Appearance	White or pale cream colored crystals or crystalline aggregates. Odor slightly phenolic; taste bitter and persistent
Assay (HPLC)	99.0% Min
Melting point	78~81℃
Clarity of water solution	Soluble in 200 parts of water and in 5 parts of alcohol(95%); soluble in ether, slightly soluble in fixed oils
Arsenic	≤2 ppm
Chlorophenol	To comply with BP tests
Heavy metal	≤10 ppm
Loss on drying	≤1.0%
Ignition residue	≤0.1

Chlorphenesin is active against harmful bacteria, fungi, and yeasts. It is also considered a multivalent preservative, which carries a significance in terms of being used in any formulation since it can stabilize other chemical groups in the same formulation. Chlorphenesin can cleanse the skin as well as deodorize skin by eliminating odor-causing bacteria. It stabilizes the preparation with the antimicrobial point of view plus it also has weak emulsifier properties. Chlorphenesin can be called as a multipurpose ingredient of any formulation since when it is used in a product apart from serving the main purpose of the product, it also protects skin from other harmful bacteria, fungi or yeasts and at the same time stabilizes the main product as well.