Itraconazole
A cosmetic ingredient used as antimicrobial in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What is it?
4-(4-(4-(4-(2-(2,4-DICHLOROPHENYL)-2-(1H-1,2,4-TRIAZOL-1-YLMETHYL)-1,3-DIOXOLAN-4-YL)METHOXY)PHENYL)PIPERAZIN-1-YL)PHENYL)-2-(1-METHYLPROPYL)-2,4-DIHYDRO-1,2,4-TRIAZOL-3-ONE
What does it do?
Itraconazole 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
Itraconazole is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the European Union under Regulation 1223/2009. It is not subject to a specific Annex restriction at the time of writing.
Frequently asked questions
What is Itraconazole?
Itraconazole is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. 4-(4-(4-(4-(2-(2,4-DICHLOROPHENYL)-2-(1H-1,2,4-TRIAZOL-1-YLMETHYL)-1,3-DIOXOLAN-4-YL)METHOXY)PHENYL)PIPERAZIN-1-YL)PHENYL)-2-(1-METHYLPROPYL)-2,4-DIHYDRO-1,2,4-TRIAZOL-3-ONE
Is Itraconazole allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
Yes. Itraconazole is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Itraconazole do in cosmetic products?
Itraconazole is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: antimicrobial.
What is the CAS number of Itraconazole?
The CAS (Chemical Abstracts Service) number for Itraconazole is 84625-61-6.
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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