Hydroxyphenyl Propamidobenzoic Acid

INCI: HYDROXYPHENYL PROPAMIDOBENZOIC ACID

CAS Number
697235-49-7
Function
Skin conditioning (maintains skin in good condition); anti-irritant, anti-itching
Safety Rating
MODERATE

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status prohibited
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status permitted
US Notes Permitted โ€” no FDA restriction; no CIR monograph published

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Safety Data

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

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Expert Verdict

Relatively new synthetic ingredient with no formal SCCS or CIR safety assessment; reliance on supplier-provided data only.

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Concern Level: Moderate

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Hydroxyphenyl Propamidobenzoic Acid safe in cosmetics?

Relatively new synthetic ingredient with no formal SCCS or CIR safety assessment; reliance on supplier-provided data only. The EU classifies Hydroxyphenyl Propamidobenzoic Acid as "prohibited". Safety rating: MODERATE.

Is Hydroxyphenyl Propamidobenzoic Acid allowed in the EU?

Hydroxyphenyl Propamidobenzoic Acid EU regulatory status: prohibited. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Hydroxyphenyl Propamidobenzoic Acid do in cosmetics?

Hydroxyphenyl Propamidobenzoic Acid functions as: Skin conditioning (maintains skin in good condition); anti-irritant, anti-itching. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 697235-49-7.

What is the Margin of Safety for Hydroxyphenyl Propamidobenzoic Acid?

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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