Regulatory Status
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Safety Data
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Expert Verdict
Structurally related to hydroquinone precursors; must confirm no metabolic conversion to hydroquinone in vivo; phenol core necessitates genotoxicity and irritation data; supplier tox dossier essential for CPSR
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Hydroxyethoxyphenol safe in cosmetics?
Structurally related to hydroquinone precursors; must confirm no metabolic conversion to hydroquinone in vivo; phenol core necessitates genotoxicity and irritation data; supplier tox dossier essential for CPSR The EU classifies Hydroxyethoxyphenol as "permitted". Safety rating: MODERATE.
Is Hydroxyethoxyphenol allowed in the EU?
Hydroxyethoxyphenol EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Hydroxyethoxyphenol do in cosmetics?
Hydroxyethoxyphenol functions as: Skin conditioning / antioxidant. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 4792-78-3 (2-(2-hydroxyethoxy)phenol — most probable assignment).
What is the Margin of Safety for Hydroxyethoxyphenol?
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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