Is Biphenylhydroxamic Acid safe in cosmetics?
Biphenylhydroxamic Acid has a safety rating of "MODERATE" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
MODERATE
Cosmetic Ingredient
Biphenylhydroxamic Acid
INCI: BIPHENYLHYDROXAMIC ACID
Biphenylhydroxamic Acid (CAS Listed on PubChem as CID 44369716; molecular formula C₁₃H₁₁NO₂) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Skin conditioning - hydroxamic acid derivatives are typically used as chelating. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
CAS Number
Listed on PubChem as CID 44369716; molecular formula C₁₃H₁₁NO₂
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Function
Skin conditioning - hydroxamic acid derivatives are typically used as chelating agents and enzyme inhibitors in cosmetic applications
Editorial assessment
MODERATE
Preliminary editorial note — not a computed safety verdict.
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
Allowed - no specific prohibitions or restrictions
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Biphenylhydroxamic Acid.
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Editorial summary
Preliminary editorial summary for Biphenylhydroxamic Acid — not a computed safety verdict. See the sourced toxicological data above.
Regulatory Flags
potential-allergen
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Biphenylhydroxamic Acid allowed in the EU?
Biphenylhydroxamic Acid EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Biphenylhydroxamic Acid do in cosmetics?
Biphenylhydroxamic Acid functions as: Skin conditioning - hydroxamic acid derivatives are typically used as chelating agents and enzyme inhibitors in cosmetic applications. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Listed on PubChem as CID 44369716; molecular formula C₁₃H₁₁NO₂.
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