Regulatory Status
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Safety Data
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Expert Verdict
CIR concluded data were insufficient to support safety of parent p-cresol; depigmentation potential noted in animal studies at higher concentrations. China restricts leave-on use to ≤0.01% on face/eyes. Needs full tox dossier for CPSR.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Dimethoxy Di-p-Cresol safe in cosmetics?
CIR concluded data were insufficient to support safety of parent p-cresol; depigmentation potential noted in animal studies at higher concentrations. China restricts leave-on use to ≤0.01% on face/eyes. Needs full tox dossier for CPSR. The EU classifies Dimethoxy Di-p-Cresol as "permitted". Safety rating: MODERATE.
Is Dimethoxy Di-p-Cresol allowed in the EU?
Dimethoxy Di-p-Cresol EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Dimethoxy Di-p-Cresol do in cosmetics?
Dimethoxy Di-p-Cresol functions as: Antioxidant, Skin Conditioning. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 13990-86-8.
What is the Margin of Safety for Dimethoxy Di-p-Cresol?
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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