Regulatory Status
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Safety Data
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Expert Verdict
Methemoglobinemia risk — metabolizes to aniline (a known toxic/carcinogenic aromatic amine). Absolute ban in EU cosmetics. Do not formulate under any circumstances.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Acetanilid safe in cosmetics?
Methemoglobinemia risk — metabolizes to aniline (a known toxic/carcinogenic aromatic amine). Absolute ban in EU cosmetics. Do not formulate under any circumstances. The EU classifies Acetanilid as "prohibited". Safety rating: POOR.
Is Acetanilid allowed in the EU?
Acetanilid EU regulatory status: prohibited. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Acetanilid do in cosmetics?
Acetanilid functions as: Historical antipyretic/analgesic; no legitimate cosmetic function. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 103-84-4.
What is the Margin of Safety for Acetanilid?
not established The Margin of Safety (MoS) is calculated using SCCS methodology. A MoS above 100 is generally considered safe. Use the MoS Calculator tool to calculate MoS for your specific formulation and product category.
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