MIT Methylisothiazolinone
1, Methylisothiazolinone (MIT): 2-methyl-4-isothiazoline-3-one
2, Methylisothiazolinone (MIT) and Methylchloroisothiazolinone (CMIT) are widely used preservatives found in liquid cosmetic and personal care products.
Both chemicals inhibit bacterial growth in cosmetic products on their own, but they are most commonly used as a mixture in products to achieve good performance.
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