# 5-Chloro-2-methyl-3(2H)-isothiazolone

URL: https://app.greenveil.ai/ingredients/ingredient_dtxsid_dtxsid9034286
Categories: beauty, cleaning, industrial
Functions: Antioxidant, Biocide, Fragrance, Monomers, Preservative, Processing aids not otherwise specified
Identifier: DTXSID9034286

> 5-Chloro-2-methyl-3(2H)-isothiazolone is used as antioxidant / biocide. EPA CPDat observed this chemical in 6578 composition records across product categories including Laboratory supplies, Cleaning and safety, Home maintenance. Assessed from 5 sources.

## Safety assessment

- Chemical concern: not yet assessed
- Rationale: EPA CPDat observed this chemical in 6578 composition records across product categories including Laboratory supplies, Cleaning and safety, Home maintenance.

## Regulatory status

- US: commercial use observed — EPA CPDat observed this chemical in 6578 composition records across product categories including Laboratory supplies, Cleaning and safety, Home maintenance. EPA CPDat classifies this chemical for functional uses including Preservative, Antioxidant, Biocide.
- US: listed in openFDA substance — openFDA substance registry classifies this ingredient as chemical.

_Assessed by Greenveil._