Dichlorophene

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Where is Dichlorophene found?

This substance is used in cosmetics including sunscreens, hair dyes, and skin lightening products. It is also used in cosmetic surgery as an exfoliant.

How can you avoid contact with Dichlorophene?

Avoid products that list any of the following names in the ingredients:

• ((Dihydroxydichloro)diphenyl)methane
• 2,2'-Dihydroxy-5,5'- dichlorodiphenylmethane
• 2,2'-Methylenebis(4-chlorophenol)
• 4,4'-Dichloro-2,2'- methylenediphenol
• 4-06-00-06658 (Beilstein Handbook Reference)
• 5,5'-Dichloro-2,2'- dihydroxydiphenylmethaneAI3- 2370
• Anthiphen
• Antifen
• Antiphen
• BRN 1884514
• Bis(2-hydroxy-5- chlorophenyl)methane
• Bis(5-chlor-2-hydroxyphenyl)- methan
• Bis(5-chlor-2-hydroxyphenyl)- methan [German]
• Bis(5-chloro-2- hydroxyphenyl)methane
• Bis(chlorohydroxyphenyl)methane
• Bis-2-hydroxy-5-chlorfenylmethan
• Bis-2-hydroxy-5-chlorfenylmethan [Czech]
• CCRIS 6060
• Caswell No. 563
• Cordocel
• DDDM
• DDM
• DDM (VAN)
• Di-(5-chloro-2- hydroxyphenyl)methane
• Di-phentane-70
• Dicestal
• Dichloorfeen
• Dichloorfeen [Dutch]
• Dichlorofen
• Dichlorofen [Czech]
• Dichlorophen
• Dichlorophen B
• Dichlorophene
• Dichlorophene 10
• Dichlorophene [INN-French]
• Dichlorophene [ISO-French]
• Dichlorophenum
• Dichlorophenum [INN-Latin]
• Dichlorphen
• Diclorofeno
• Diclorofeno [INN-Spanish]
• Didroxan
• Didroxane
• Difentan
• Diphenthane 70
• EINECS 202-567-1
• EPA Pesticide Chemical Code 55001
• Embephen
• Fungicide GM
• Fungicide M
• G 4
• G 4 (VAN)
• G-4
• Gefir
• Gingivit
• Giv Gard G 4-40
• HSDB 6033
• Halenol
• Hyosan
• Korium
• NSC 38642
• O,O-Methyleen-bis(4-chloorfenol) [Dutch]
• O,O-Metilen-bis(4-cloro-fenolo) [Italian]
• Palacel
• Panacide
• Parabis
• Phenol, 2,2'-methylenebis(4-chloro-
• Plath-lyse
• Prevental
• Preventol GD
• Preventol GDC
• Sandocide
• Sindar G 4
• Super mosstox
• Taeniatol
• Teniathane
• Teniatol
• Teniotol
• Trivex
• Vermithana
• Wespuril
• o,o-Methyleen-bis(4-chloorfenol)
• o,o-Methyleen-bis(4-chloorfenol) [Dutch]
• o,o-Metilen-bis(4-cloro-fenolo)
• o,o-Metilen-bis(4-cloro-fenolo) [Italian]

What are some products that may contain Dichlorophene?

A clinician's point of view.

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For additional information about products that might contain Dichlorophene, visit the Consumer Product Information Database. These lists are brief and provide just a few examples. They are not comprehensive. Product formulations also change frequently. Read product labels carefully and talk to your doctor if you have any questions. These are general guidelines. Talk to your doctor for more specific instructions.