European Commission approves nano bisoctrizole for cosmetic products

Published: 29-Jun-2018
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However, the compound, also known as MBBT, is yet to be approved for some cosmetic applications

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European Commission approves nano bisoctrizole for cosmetic products
European Commission approves nano bisoctrizole for cosmetic products

The European Commission’s Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety (SCCS) has approved the use of nano bisoctrizole.

The compound can be used as a

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