Regulatory Status
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Safety Data
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Expert Verdict
Phenol derivative requiring careful assessment of skin irritation potential; p-cresol parent compound is corrosive/toxic; ethoxylation mitigates but does not eliminate concern; IFRA certificate required; limited standalone toxicological data available.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Ethoxy-p-Cresol safe in cosmetics?
Phenol derivative requiring careful assessment of skin irritation potential; p-cresol parent compound is corrosive/toxic; ethoxylation mitigates but does not eliminate concern; IFRA certificate required; limited standalone toxicological data available. The EU classifies Ethoxy-p-Cresol as "permitted". Safety rating: MODERATE.
Is Ethoxy-p-Cresol allowed in the EU?
Ethoxy-p-Cresol EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Ethoxy-p-Cresol do in cosmetics?
Ethoxy-p-Cresol functions as: Fragrance ingredient. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Verify via CosIng/ECHA — phenolic ether derivative of p-cresol [^1_12].
What is the Margin of Safety for Ethoxy-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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