CHLOROACETAMIDE is graded F** (Banned) by Expert·ING, based on COSING regulatory data. It is restricted under EU COSING — AnnexII.
CHLOROACETAMIDE
Safety grade: F**
Chloroacetamide is a synthetic chemical compound used to prevent the growth of bacteria, fungi, and other microorganisms in cosmetic products. It helps keep products fresh and safe to use for longer periods.
This preservative ingredient prevents spoilage and contamination by inhibiting the growth of microorganisms in cosmetic formulations, extending product shelf life and maintaining safety.
Graded using: COSING.
- EU COSING — Prohibited
- Health Canada — Prohibited
Last verified: June 7, 2026
Safer alternatives to CHLOROACETAMIDE
- POTASSIUM SORBATE — Grade B. Broad-spectrum preservative that inhibits microbial growth like chloroacetamide.
- PHENOXYETHANOL — Grade B**. Widely-used preservative that prevents bacterial and fungal contamination in formulas.
- CHLORPHENESIN — Grade B. Antimicrobial preservative that prevents spoilage by inhibiting microorganism growth.
- DEHYDROACETIC ACID — Grade B. Preservative that extends shelf life by preventing microbial contamination.
- SORBIC ACID — Grade B. Natural preservative that inhibits bacterial and fungal growth in products.
Other CMR Substance ingredients
- CYCLOMETHICONE — Grade F**
- PETROLEUM — Grade F
- FORMALDEHYDE — Grade F
- STYRENE — Grade F**
- TETRAHYDROFURFURYL ALCOHOL — Grade F**
- ETHYLHEXYL ETHYLHEXANOATE — Grade F**
Other Preservative ingredients
- SODIUM BENZOATE — Grade C
- BENZYL ALCOHOL — Grade C**
- BENZOIC ACID — Grade C**
- METHYLISOTHIAZOLINONE — Grade C
- METHYLPARABEN — Grade C
- SALICYLIC ACID — Grade C**