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Methylchloroisothiazolinone and/or methylisothiazolinone in cosmetic products—A market survey

Sukakul, Thanisorn LU orcid ; Kanchanapenkul, Dollaporn ; Bunyavaree, Monthathip ; Limphoka, Pichaya ; Kumpangsin, Titinun and Boonchai, Waranya (2019) In Contact Dermatitis 80(2). p.110-113
Abstract

Background: There was a global epidemic of methylchloroisothiazolinone (MCI) and/or methylisothiazolinone (MI) contact allergy from 2009 to 2015. In response, the Thai Ministry of Public Health regulated the use of MCI/MI in cosmetics. Objective: To survey the presence of MCI/MI and MI alone, as labelled on cosmetics sold on the Thai market, before and after the ministerial directive. Methods: The presence of MCI and/or MI in leave-on and rinse-off cosmetics sold on the market, based on the labelling of ingredients in 3445 products, was analysed. Results: Before the implementation date, most leave-on products contained MCI/MI. After the regulations came into force, the only leave-on cosmetic subcategories that complied with the law were... (More)

Background: There was a global epidemic of methylchloroisothiazolinone (MCI) and/or methylisothiazolinone (MI) contact allergy from 2009 to 2015. In response, the Thai Ministry of Public Health regulated the use of MCI/MI in cosmetics. Objective: To survey the presence of MCI/MI and MI alone, as labelled on cosmetics sold on the Thai market, before and after the ministerial directive. Methods: The presence of MCI and/or MI in leave-on and rinse-off cosmetics sold on the market, based on the labelling of ingredients in 3445 products, was analysed. Results: Before the implementation date, most leave-on products contained MCI/MI. After the regulations came into force, the only leave-on cosmetic subcategories that complied with the law were facial skin-care, sunscreen and make-up products. MCI/MI and MI alone were found on the labels of both leave-on and rinse-off products, the presence of each varying between product subcategories. Conclusions: Despite the ministerial regulations restricting their use, MCI and/or MI are still found in cosmetics sold on the Thai market. Dermatologists should be aware of this situation, and counsel patients to avoid products containing MCI and/or MI.

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cosmetics, ingredient labelling, isothiazolinones, methylchloroisothiazolinone, methylisothiazolinone, skin-care products
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Contact Dermatitis
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80
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2
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110 - 113
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Wiley-Blackwell
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  • scopus:85056611052
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0105-1873
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10.1111/cod.13151
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English
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Publisher Copyright: © 2018 John Wiley & Sons A/S. Published by John Wiley & Sons Ltd
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  author       = {{Sukakul, Thanisorn and Kanchanapenkul, Dollaporn and Bunyavaree, Monthathip and Limphoka, Pichaya and Kumpangsin, Titinun and Boonchai, Waranya}},
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  keywords     = {{cosmetics; ingredient labelling; isothiazolinones; methylchloroisothiazolinone; methylisothiazolinone; skin-care products}},
  language     = {{eng}},
  number       = {{2}},
  pages        = {{110--113}},
  publisher    = {{Wiley-Blackwell}},
  series       = {{Contact Dermatitis}},
  title        = {{Methylchloroisothiazolinone and/or methylisothiazolinone in cosmetic products—A market survey}},
  url          = {{http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/cod.13151}},
  doi          = {{10.1111/cod.13151}},
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