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Tropolone

Tropolone
🔒 Preservative ↗

Tropolone is a multifunctional aromatic compound used primarily as a preservative and preservative booster in cosmetic formulations. It helps protect products from microbial contamination while contributing to formulation stability.

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Safety: Generally well tolerated by most skin types. Mild irritation may occur in sensitive individuals.
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Comedogenic rating(likelihood of clogging pores)
0/5 — Will not clog pores
✓ Does not disqualify fragrance-free, alcohol-free, SLS-free or paraben-free claims
Common names & aliases
No aliases recorded
Functions
🔒 Preservative
Prevents bacterial and fungal growth, keeping the formula safe to use.
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