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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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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