Bronopol

• BNPD
• BNPK
• Bronocot
• Falisolan
• 2- bromo-2- nitropropane- 1 ,3-diol

Colorless crystals

Fixed

130-133 ° C

Slightly soluble in water (250 g · l-1 at 22 ° C)

Risk

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Bronopol (2 - bromo-2 - nitro- 1,3 - propanediol ) is a chemical compound selected from the group of the diols, the bacteriostat and a disinfectant. It was initially used as a preservative for drugs. Because of its low mammalian toxicity Bronopol has developed into a widely used preservative in shampoos and cosmetics. Minimum inhibitory concentration (MIC) is 0.0025 %, in a concentration of 0.02-0.1 % products is used with it. It is particularly effective against Pseudomonas aeruginosa.

Production and representation

Bronopol is obtained by bromination of di ( hydroxymethyl) nitromethane, which is derived from nitromethane.

Instructions for use

Aluminum and substances having a mercapto group (-SH) abate the activity of bronopol.

Security

Bronopol can lead to the formation of nitrosamines.