5-Bromo-5-Nitro-1,3-Dioxane

AKA “30007-47-7, Bronidox, 1, 3-Dioxane, 5-bromo-5-nitro-, 5-Bromo-5-nitro-m-dioxane, m-DIOXANE, 5-BROMO-5-NITRO-, 5-Brom-5-nitro-1, 3-dioxan, U184I9QBNM, DTXSID1044560, MICROCIDE I”

Preservative

Ingredient Facts

5-Bromo-5-Nitro-1,3-Dioxane

AKA: 30007-47-7, Bronidox, 5-Bromo-5-nitro-m-dioxane, M-DIOXANE, 5-Brom-5-nitro-1, U184I9QBNM, DTXSID1044560, MICROCIDE I

Preservative · Preservative · EWG: 4

Synthetic

Preservative

Not Clean

Bronidox is an organobromide that is a nitrobromo derivative of dioxane. It is used as a stabilizer, surfacant, bactericide, and a preservative in immunology and cosmetics. It is corrosive to metals. Bronidox has been used in cosmetics since the mid-1970s as preservative for shampoos and foam baths.

Formula

C4H6BrNO4

Mol. Weight

212.00

CAS #

30007-47-7

Form

Powder

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Functions

Preservative

Keeps your product from growing bacteria, mold, or yeast. Without these, that jar of cream becomes a petri dish in about a week.

Preserves Formula

Prevents microbial growth

Traditional Use

Synthetic preservative developed in the late 20th century for use in cosmetic and personal care products. Created to provide broad-spectrum antimicrobial protection in formulations.