Is Hydroxyethyl Phenoxyacetate safe in cosmetics?
Hydroxyethyl Phenoxyacetate has a safety rating of "GOOD" in our database. EU status: prohibited. US status: permitted.
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Cosmetic Ingredient
Hydroxyethyl Phenoxyacetate
INCI: HYDROXYETHYL PHENOXYACETATE
Hydroxyethyl Phenoxyacetate (CAS 135932-54-4) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Preservative booster / antimicrobial enhancer; skin conditioning. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: prohibited. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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Function
Preservative booster / antimicrobial enhancer; skin conditioning
Safety Rating
GOOD
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
prohibited
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
Permitted — not restricted under 21 CFR
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Hydroxyethyl Phenoxyacetate.
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Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for Hydroxyethyl Phenoxyacetate.
Regulatory Flags
potential-allergen
preservative
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Hydroxyethyl Phenoxyacetate allowed in the EU?
Hydroxyethyl Phenoxyacetate EU regulatory status: prohibited. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Hydroxyethyl Phenoxyacetate do in cosmetics?
Hydroxyethyl Phenoxyacetate functions as: Preservative booster / antimicrobial enhancer; skin conditioning. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 135932-54-4.
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