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Is Sodium P-Chloro-M-Cresol vegan?

Sodium P-Chloro-M-Cresol

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Sodium p-Chloro-m-Cresol is the sodium salt of p-chlorocresol, a synthetic disinfectant and antiseptic compound used as a preservative in cosmetics and medicinal products.

Also known as 3-Methyl-4-Chlorophenol sodium salt, 3-Methyl-4-Chlorophenol, Sodium salt
INCI name Sodium P-Chloro-M-Cresol
CAS number 59-50-7
EC number 239-825-8
CosIng ID 79912
Last reviewed 9 July 2026

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