2-Bromo-2-Nitropropane-1,3-Diol
2-Bromo-2-Nitropropane-1,3-Diol is a preservative ingredient. It’s in 0 products on Poliage. Avoid lists on Poliage that include it: Formaldehyde releasers.
Updated October 22, 2026
In plain English
2-bromo-2-nitropropane-1,3-diol: used to keep microbes from growing.
What it does
Contains 2-Bromo-2-Nitropropane-1,3-Diol: preservative
Function listed in CosIng
Source: CosIng, the European Commission cosmetic ingredient database, ref 31492, accessed October 22, 2026. Also listed as bronopol.
Products that contain 2-Bromo-2-Nitropropane-1,3-Diol
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