Is Phenacetin safe in cosmetics?
Phenacetin has a safety rating of "POOR" in our database. EU status: prohibited. US status: prohibited.
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Cosmetic Ingredient
Phenacetin
INCI: PHENACETIN
Phenacetin (CAS 62-44-2 [^1_1]) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Stabilizing agent. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: prohibited. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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Function
Stabilizing agent
Safety Rating
POOR
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
prohibited
US US Status
prohibited
US Notes
Not FDA-banned for cosmetics specifically, but classified as IARC Group 2A probable carcinogen; FDA would consider adulterated if unsafe
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Phenacetin.
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Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for Phenacetin.
Regulatory Flags
prop65
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Phenacetin allowed in the EU?
Phenacetin EU regulatory status: prohibited. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Phenacetin do in cosmetics?
Phenacetin functions as: Stabilizing agent. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 62-44-2 [^1_1].
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