methylchloroisothiazolinone
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methylchloroisothiazolinone
- /ˌmɛθɪlˌklɔːɹəʊˌaɪsəʊˌθaɪəˈzəʊlɪnəʊn/
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noun MCI
- A synthetic preservative used in many cosmetics, personal care products and cleaners to stop bacteria, mold and fungi. It is effective at very low concentrations but is also a known cause of skin irritation and allergic contact dermatitis in some people. It is often used together with methylisothiazolinone.
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title = {methylchloroisothiazolinone},
howpublished = {Wiktionary, via Micwyn},
year = {2026},
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urldate = {2026-11-06}
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