CHLORAMINE T is graded C (Moderate) by Expert·ING, based on COSING regulatory data. It is restricted under EU COSING — AnnexIII-SAFETY-.
CHLORAMINE T
Safety grade: C
Chloramine T is a disinfecting chemical that kills bacteria and microorganisms. It's a chlorine-based compound commonly used in cleaning and water treatment products.
This ingredient works as a preservative and antimicrobial agent to prevent bacterial and microbial growth in cosmetic products, helping keep them safe and extend their shelf life.
Graded using: COSING.
- EU COSING — Restricted
Last verified: May 26, 2026
Safer alternatives to CHLORAMINE T
- CHLORHEXIDINE DIGLUCONATE — Grade B. Antimicrobial preservative with similar broad-spectrum bacterial control capability.
- CHLORHEXIDINE DIHYDROCHLORIDE — Grade B**. Antimicrobial preservative with similar broad-spectrum bacterial control capability.
- CHLORPHENESIN — Grade B. Antimicrobial preservative commonly used to prevent microbial growth in cosmetics.
Other Antimicrobial ingredients
- ALCOHOL — Grade A**
- C12-15 ALKYL BENZOATE — Grade A
- BENZYL BENZOATE — Grade C
- CETRIMONIUM CHLORIDE — Grade A
- CAMELLIA SINENSIS LEAF EXTRACT — Grade A
- HYDROGEN PEROXIDE — Grade C**
- CETYLPYRIDINIUM CHLORIDE — Grade A