Hydroxyethoxyphenyl Butanone (HEPB / Ethylzingerone)
INCI: HYDROXYETHOXYPHENYL BUTANONE
Regulatory Status
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Safety Data
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Expert Verdict
SCCS explicitly rejected 2.0% as unsafe; cannot be used as skin conditioning agent at concentrations above the preservative limit of 0.7%; dual-function use must respect preservative cap
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Hydroxyethoxyphenyl Butanone (HEPB / Ethylzingerone) safe in cosmetics?
SCCS explicitly rejected 2.0% as unsafe; cannot be used as skin conditioning agent at concentrations above the preservative limit of 0.7%; dual-function use must respect preservative cap The EU classifies Hydroxyethoxyphenyl Butanone (HEPB / Ethylzingerone) as "restricted". Safety rating: GOOD.
Is Hydroxyethoxyphenyl Butanone (HEPB / Ethylzingerone) allowed in the EU?
Hydroxyethoxyphenyl Butanone (HEPB / Ethylzingerone) EU regulatory status: restricted. Maximum allowed concentration: 0.7%. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Hydroxyethoxyphenyl Butanone (HEPB / Ethylzingerone) do in cosmetics?
Hydroxyethoxyphenyl Butanone (HEPB / Ethylzingerone) functions as: Preservative; skin conditioning. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 569646-79-3.
What is the Margin of Safety for Hydroxyethoxyphenyl Butanone (HEPB / Ethylzingerone)?
adequate 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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