Hydroxyphenyl Dihydroxybenzamide

INCI: HYDROXYPHENYL DIHYDROXYBENZAMIDE

CAS Number
66612-11-1
Function
Antioxidant; skin protecting
Safety Rating
MODERATE

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status permitted
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status permitted
US Notes No specific CFR restriction; no CIR review identified

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Safety Data

Margin of Safety (MoS)
not established
Dermal Absorption
low
Sensitization
low

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Expert Verdict

Chemical name: 3,5-dihydroxy-N-(4-hydroxyphenyl)benzamide. Polyphenolic structure with expected antioxidant activity. No SCCS opinion or NOAEL data available.

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Concern Level: Moderate

Regulatory Flags

eu_banned_cosmetics eu_cosing_listed

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Hydroxyphenyl Dihydroxybenzamide safe in cosmetics?

Chemical name: 3,5-dihydroxy-N-(4-hydroxyphenyl)benzamide. Polyphenolic structure with expected antioxidant activity. No SCCS opinion or NOAEL data available. The EU classifies Hydroxyphenyl Dihydroxybenzamide as "permitted". Safety rating: MODERATE.

Is Hydroxyphenyl Dihydroxybenzamide allowed in the EU?

Hydroxyphenyl Dihydroxybenzamide EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Hydroxyphenyl Dihydroxybenzamide do in cosmetics?

Hydroxyphenyl Dihydroxybenzamide functions as: Antioxidant; skin protecting. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 66612-11-1.

What is the Margin of Safety for Hydroxyphenyl Dihydroxybenzamide?

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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