Tags: Chemical Compound, Chemical Substance.
Methylchloroisothiazolinone (5-chloro-2-methyl-4-isothiazolin-3-one) also referred to as MCI is a preservative with antibacterial and antifungal effects within the group of isothiazolinones. It is effective against gram-positive and gram-negative bacteria yeast and fungi.Methylchloroisothiazolinone is found in many water-based personal care products and cosmetics. Methylchloroisothiazolinone was first used in cosmetics in the 1970s.
