Tag: Biocides

In 2009, the European Union banned the importation of consumer products containing dimethyl fumarate (DMF) following widespread reports of severe skin reactions, a condition dubbed 'toxic sofa dermatitis'. This critical regulatory action is a key reason **why is DMF banned** in certain applications, despite a delayed-release formulation of the compound being approved for medical use.

Antiseptics are chemical agents that inhibit or kill microorganisms on living tissue to reduce the risk of infection [1.2.3]. But **what makes something antiseptic**? The key is its ability to perform this antimicrobial action without causing significant harm to the host's body.