Captan
A cosmetic ingredient used as antimicrobial in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What does it do?
Captan is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:
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Antimicrobial
kills or inhibits the growth of microorganisms
EU regulatory status
This ingredient is banned in the European Union.
Captan is listed under Annex II of EU Cosmetics Regulation 1223/2009 (entry 370), making it prohibited in cosmetic products placed on the EU market.
Frequently asked questions
What is Captan?
Captan is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. A detailed chemical description is not currently available in the public dataset.
Is Captan allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
No. Captan is banned for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Annex II of Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Captan do in cosmetic products?
Captan is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: antimicrobial.
What is the CAS number of Captan?
The CAS (Chemical Abstracts Service) number for Captan is 133-06-2.
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Source: EU CosIng database (European Commission). This page is derived from public-sector information published by the European Commission. · Last updated: 15/10/2010