Is Dihydroxybenzylidene Succinimide safe in cosmetics?
Dihydroxybenzylidene Succinimide has a safety rating of "MODERATE" in our database. EU status: prohibited. US status: permitted.
MODERATE
Cosmetic Ingredient
Dihydroxybenzylidene Succinimide
INCI: DIHYDROXYBENZYLIDENE SUCCINIMIDE
Dihydroxybenzylidene Succinimide (CAS Not publicly listed) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Antioxidant, Bleaching/Lightening Agent, Reducing Agent, Skin Protecting. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: prohibited. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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Function
Antioxidant, Bleaching/Lightening Agent, Reducing Agent, Skin Protecting
Editorial assessment
MODERATE
Preliminary editorial note — not a computed safety verdict.
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
prohibited
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
Permitted — however, skin-lightening claims may trigger OTC drug classification per FDA monograph (21 CFR 310.545)
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Dihydroxybenzylidene Succinimide.
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Editorial summary
Preliminary editorial summary for Dihydroxybenzylidene Succinimide — not a computed safety verdict. See the sourced toxicological data above.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Dihydroxybenzylidene Succinimide allowed in the EU?
Dihydroxybenzylidene Succinimide EU regulatory status: prohibited. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Dihydroxybenzylidene Succinimide do in cosmetics?
Dihydroxybenzylidene Succinimide functions as: Antioxidant, Bleaching/Lightening Agent, Reducing Agent, Skin Protecting. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not publicly listed.
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