Is Hydroxyphenyl Propamidobenzoic Acid safe in cosmetics?
Hydroxyphenyl Propamidobenzoic Acid has a safety rating of "MODERATE" in our database. EU status: prohibited. US status: permitted.
Moderate
Cosmetic Ingredient
Hydroxyphenyl Propamidobenzoic Acid
Also known as: 2-(3-(4-Hydroxyphenyl)propanoylamino)benzoic acid, UNII-25KRT26H77, Benzoic acid, 2-((3-(4-hydroxyphenyl)-1-oxopropyl)amino)-, Dihydroavenanthramide D, Symcalmin 143535 (+1 more)
INCI: HYDROXYPHENYL PROPAMIDOBENZOIC ACID
Hydroxyphenyl Propamidobenzoic Acid (CAS 697235-49-7) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Skin conditioning (maintains skin in good condition); anti-irritant,. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: prohibited. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database. Same-CAS public records also appear in industrial chemical safety data.
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Auto-generated CPSR Part A draft with source citations
Cross-Vertical Regulatory Divergence
Hydroxyphenyl Propamidobenzoic Acid is prohibited in EU cosmetics but has active industrial GHS classifications (H317).
Source: Cosmetics: ingredients.eu_status; Chemicals: ghs_classifications.signal_word/hazard_statement_code
Function
Skin conditioning (maintains skin in good condition); anti-irritant, anti-itching
Safety Rating
MODERATE
Chemistry & Identifiers
IUPAC Name
2-[3-(4-hydroxyphenyl)propanoylamino]benzoic acid
InChIKey
DLFOKZQWYFNKCL-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
prohibited
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
Permitted — no FDA restriction; no CIR monograph published
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Hydroxyphenyl Propamidobenzoic Acid.
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Function Categories & List Membership
Cosmetic/Chemical Function Categories
Softener and conditioner
Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for Hydroxyphenyl Propamidobenzoic Acid.
Known Synonyms
2-(3-(4-Hydroxyphenyl)propanoylamino)benzoic acid
UNII-25KRT26H77
Benzoic acid, 2-((3-(4-hydroxyphenyl)-1-oxopropyl)amino)-
Dihydroavenanthramide D
Symcalmin 143535
EC 470-130-4
Chemical Function
Softener and conditioner
Frequently Asked Questions
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.
Is Hydroxyphenyl Propamidobenzoic Acid used outside cosmetics?
Hydroxyphenyl Propamidobenzoic Acid also appears in industrial chemical safety data. The cross-vertical cards on this page render same-CAS public rows from the matched databases.
Does Hydroxyphenyl Propamidobenzoic Acid have different safety status in cosmetics vs industrial chemicals?
Hydroxyphenyl Propamidobenzoic Acid is prohibited in EU cosmetics but has active industrial GHS classifications (H317).
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