Is 1,2,4-Benzenetriacetate safe in cosmetics?
1,2,4-Benzenetriacetate has a safety rating of "POOR" in our database. EU status: prohibited. US status: permitted.
POOR
Cosmetic Ingredient
1,2,4-Benzenetriacetate
Also known as: 1,2,4-Benzenetriol, 1,2,4-triacetate, 1,2,4-Benzenetriol, triacetate, 1,2,4-Tris(acetoxy)benzene, 2-Hydroxyhydroquinone triacetate, Pyrogallol A (+2 more)
INCI: 1,2,4-BENZENETRIACETATE
1,2,4-Benzenetriacetate (CAS 613-03-6) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Hair dye precursor (triacetyl ester of 1,2,4-Trihydroxybenzene). EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: prohibited. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
Function
Hair dye precursor (triacetyl ester of 1,2,4-Trihydroxybenzene)
Editorial assessment
POOR
Preliminary editorial note — not a computed safety verdict.
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
prohibited
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
No separate CIR assessment; functionally linked to 1,2,4-Trihydroxybenzene. Coal tar hair dye exemption may apply with required caution labeling
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for 1,2,4-Benzenetriacetate.
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EU CosIng Annex Listing
European Commission CosIng database Annex references per Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009.
Annex II — Prohibited
Ref: 1254
(EC) 2009/1223
Expanded Jurisdictional Detail
Additional regulatory detail beyond the 7-jurisdiction summary: Saudi SFDA, Korea MFDS, ASEAN ACD, Japan/Korea, Brazil/India, and cross-jurisdictional restriction entries.
SA Saudi SFDA (II - Prohibited)
ASEAN Cosmetic Directive (II)
Ref: 1254
BRIN Brazil/India Cosmetics
Brazil: Prohibited
India: Prohibited (GNRAS)
Additional Jurisdictional Restrictions (1)
| Jurisdiction | Status | Max % | Product Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| KR | prohibited | - | - |
Function Categories & List Membership
Cosmetic/Chemical Function Categories
Dye
Regulatory List Membership (2)
EU Banned in Cosmetics
EU CosIng Cosmetics Ingredient Database
Editorial summary
Preliminary editorial summary for 1,2,4-Benzenetriacetate — not a computed safety verdict. See the sourced toxicological data above.
Regulatory Flags
eu_banned_cosmetics
eu_cosing_listed
Known Synonyms
1,2,4-Benzenetriol, 1,2,4-triacetate
1,2,4-Benzenetriol, triacetate
1,2,4-Tris(acetoxy)benzene
2-Hydroxyhydroquinone triacetate
Pyrogallol A
Hydroxyhydroquinone triacetate
NSC 2149
Chemical Function
Dye
Regulatory Lists
banned; Europe; Personal care
Canada; Personal care; Substances in PCP - Canada (4/2014)
Frequently Asked Questions
Is 1,2,4-Benzenetriacetate allowed in the EU?
1,2,4-Benzenetriacetate EU regulatory status: prohibited. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does 1,2,4-Benzenetriacetate do in cosmetics?
1,2,4-Benzenetriacetate functions as: Hair dye precursor (triacetyl ester of 1,2,4-Trihydroxybenzene). It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 613-03-6.
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