Is Isopropyl Cresols safe in cosmetics?
Isopropyl Cresols has a safety rating of "GOOD" in our database. EU status: prohibited. US status: restricted.
GOOD
Cosmetic Ingredient
Isopropyl Cresols
INCI: ISOPROPYL CRESOLS
Isopropyl Cresols (CAS Mixture of isomers; 4-Isopropyl-m-cresol = 3228-02-2 (also known as O-Cymen-5-ol)) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Antimicrobial / preservative / deodorant agent. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: prohibited. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
CAS Number
Mixture of isomers; 4-Isopropyl-m-cresol = 3228-02-2 (also known as O-Cymen-5-ol)
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Function
Antimicrobial / preservative / deodorant agent
Editorial assessment
GOOD
Preliminary editorial note — not a computed safety verdict.
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
prohibited
US US Status
restricted
US Notes
Permitted at concentration ≤0.5%; CIR assessed safe at this level
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Isopropyl Cresols.
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Editorial summary
Preliminary editorial summary for Isopropyl Cresols — not a computed safety verdict. See the sourced toxicological data above.
Regulatory Flags
preservative
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Isopropyl Cresols allowed in the EU?
Isopropyl Cresols EU regulatory status: prohibited. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Isopropyl Cresols do in cosmetics?
Isopropyl Cresols functions as: Antimicrobial / preservative / deodorant agent. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Mixture of isomers; 4-Isopropyl-m-cresol = 3228-02-2 (also known as O-Cymen-5-ol).
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