Methyldibromo Glutaronitrile
What Methyldibromo Glutaronitrile is & what it does
Methyldibromo Glutaronitrile is a synthetic preservative historically used to protect water-containing cosmetics from microbial growth, often paired with phenoxyethanol. It works by inhibiting bacteria and fungi in the formula. It is known to be a contact allergen, and for that reason its use in cosmetics has been heavily restricted or discontinued in many markets. Where still present, it appears only at low preservative levels.
What is Methyldibromo Glutaronitrile?
It is a synthetic preservative historically used to protect water-containing cosmetics from microbial growth, often paired with phenoxyethanol. It works by inhibiting bacteria and fungi.
What does Methyldibromo Glutaronitrile do in a formula?
It acts purely as a preservative, keeping a product free of microbial growth. It is used only at low preservative levels.
Is Methyldibromo Glutaronitrile safe?
It is a known contact allergen, and for that reason its cosmetic use has been heavily restricted or discontinued in many markets. People with sensitive skin or fragrance and preservative allergies may want to avoid it.
Sunscreens with Methyldibromo Glutaronitrile
We rate 2 sunscreens that contain it:
-
Banana Boat Ultra Sport Reef Friendly Sunscreen Lotion, SPF 50
58/100
-
Banana Boat Sport Performance Sunscreen Lotion Spf 30
57/100