Dihydroxybenzylidene Succinimide
INCI: DIHYDROXYBENZYLIDENE SUCCINIMIDE
Regulatory Status
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Safety Data
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Expert Verdict
Dual regulatory concern: bleaching/lightening claims in the US push this toward OTC drug status, while EU prohibition applies. Confirm mechanism of lightening is cosmetic (antioxidant-mediated) not pharmacological (tyrosinase inhibition) for regulatory pathway.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Dihydroxybenzylidene Succinimide safe in cosmetics?
Dual regulatory concern: bleaching/lightening claims in the US push this toward OTC drug status, while EU prohibition applies. Confirm mechanism of lightening is cosmetic (antioxidant-mediated) not pharmacological (tyrosinase inhibition) for regulatory pathway. The EU classifies Dihydroxybenzylidene Succinimide as "prohibited". Safety rating: MODERATE.
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.
What is the Margin of Safety for Dihydroxybenzylidene Succinimide?
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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