Preservativehigh risk
Glutaraldehyde
INCI · Glutaraldehyde
Industrial biocide and disinfectant. Strong sensitizer; also used in nail hardeners and some medical devices.
Why dermatologists flag it
ACDS-listed preservative — potent occupational and cosmetic sensitizer
Names to look for on labels
Glutaraldehyde appears under any of these names — manufacturers choose between INCI, common, and local-language terms freely.
GlutaraldehydePentanedialGlutaric dialdehyde
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