Regulatory Status
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Safety Data
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Expert Verdict
Lignan-class compound with dihydroxybenzyl (catechol) moiety raising theoretical autoxidation and quinone formation concerns. No CIR review or SCCS opinion available. Requires stability and patch-test data for CPSR.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Dihydroxybenzyl Butyrolactone safe in cosmetics?
Lignan-class compound with dihydroxybenzyl (catechol) moiety raising theoretical autoxidation and quinone formation concerns. No CIR review or SCCS opinion available. Requires stability and patch-test data for CPSR. The EU classifies Dihydroxybenzyl Butyrolactone as "prohibited". Safety rating: MODERATE.
Is Dihydroxybenzyl Butyrolactone allowed in the EU?
Dihydroxybenzyl Butyrolactone EU regulatory status: prohibited. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Dihydroxybenzyl Butyrolactone do in cosmetics?
Dihydroxybenzyl Butyrolactone functions as: Antioxidant, Skin Conditioning (lignan-type structure; related to nordihydroguaiaretic acid derivatives). It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not publicly listed.
What is the Margin of Safety for Dihydroxybenzyl Butyrolactone?
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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