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
Unilever
Vitalité Brillance Shampooing
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, sulfates, formaldehyde releasers, coconut derivatives
Perricone MD
Vitamin C Ester Citrus Brightening Cleanser
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, chemical UV filters, coconut derivatives
vo5
Lists fragrance, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Suave
Volume & Body Volumizing Conditioner
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid
Unilever
Volume & Care
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, silicones, formaldehyde releasers
Pantene Essential Botanicals
Voluminizing Conditioner
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Hair Biology
Volumizing conditioner
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
Hair Biology
Volumizing shampoo
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, silicones, coconut derivatives
Lidl
W5 fraicheur citron
Lists fragrance allergens
walmart soap 3n1
Lists fragrance, sulfates, coconut derivatives
wet n wild
Lists silicones
Bath & Body Works
White Tea & Sage Gentle Foaming Hand Soap with Essential Oils
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, chemical UV filters, coconut derivatives
Old Spice
Whitewater
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Unilever
Zero pellicule - shampooing zinc & eau de glacier
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, sulfates, silicones, formaldehyde releasers, coconut derivatives
Unilever
Жидкое мыло ЧИСТАЯ ЛИНИЯ Сила 5 трав
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
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