Methylisothiazolinone
Methylisothiazolinone is a preservative ingredient. It’s in 375 products on Poliage, most often conditioner, shampoo and body wash. Avoid lists on Poliage that include it: none.
Updated October 22, 2026
In plain English
A synthetic preservative used in small amounts in water-based products.
What it does
Contains Methylisothiazolinone: preservative
Function listed in CosIng
Source: CosIng, the European Commission cosmetic ingredient database, ref 35341, accessed October 22, 2026. Also listed as mit and kathon cg.
Products that contain Methylisothiazolinone
Sun Bum
Original SPF 50 Sunscreen Face Lotion
Sunscreen · Lists silicones, chemical UV filters
Dove
Oxygen Moisture Conditioner
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, silicones
head & shoulders
OXYGENATED CHARCOAL DETOX
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, sulfates, silicones, coconut derivatives
Pantene Daily Moisture Shampoo
Lists fragrance, sulfates, silicones, coconut derivatives
Pantene
Pantene Pro V Color Protect
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, silicones, coconut derivatives
Pantene
Pantene Pro-V 3 in 1 Shampoo + Balsamo + trattamento
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, silicones, coconut derivatives
Pantene
Pantene Pro-V Repair & Protect Conditioner
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
Pantene
Pantene ProV
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, silicones, coconut derivatives
Pantene Shampoo
Lists fragrance, sulfates, silicones, coconut derivatives
pantrne classic clean shampoo and conditioner
Lists fragrance, sulfates, silicones, coconut derivatives
Eden BodyWorks
Peppermint Tea Tree Clarifying Shampoo
Shampoo · Lists essential oils, coconut derivatives
Henkel
Persil Au Savon de Marseille Lessive Liquide Bouquet de Provence Bouteille 4,2L 84 Lavages
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates
Henkel
Persil lessive liquide bouquet de Provence
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates
Henkel
Persil Lessive Liquide Bouquet de Provence 1,8l 36 Lavages
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates
Henkel
Persil Lessive Liquide Bouquet de Provence Eco Pack 2,9l 58 Lavages
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates
Henkel
Persil Lessive Liquide Douceur d’Amande aux extraits de Vanille Bio Lot(2+1 Offert)x1.9L - 114 Lavages
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Henkel
Persil Lessive Liquide Fraîcheur Eucalyptus 2l 40 Lavages
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Henkel
Persil Lessive Liquide l’Essentiel Eco Pack 1,8l 36 Lavages
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates
Henkel
Persil Lessive Liquide Peau Sensible Amande Douce 2l 40 Lavages
Lists fragrance, sulfates
Henkel
PERSIL Lessive Liquide Peau Sensible Amande Douce Eco Pack 1,8l 36 Lavages
Lists fragrance, sulfates
Pantene
PRO-V Daily Moisture Renewal 2 in 1 Shampoo + Conditioner
Lists fragrance, sulfates, silicones, coconut derivatives
Pantene
PRO-V Glatt & seidig Pflegespülung
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, silicones
Pantene
Pro-V Hair Superfood Conditioner
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
Pantene
Pro-V VitaGlow Repair & Care Shampoo
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates
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