Propanoylresorcinol
INCI: NOT LISTED AS A STANDALONE INCI IN COSING; LIKELY REFERENCED UNDER PROPRIETARY TRADE NAMES OR AS A RESORCINOL DERIVATIVE
Regulatory Status
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Safety Data
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Expert Verdict
Endocrine disrupting properties under ongoing review; SCCS flagged this explicitly . Not suitable for leave-on products at unrestricted concentrations
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Propanoylresorcinol safe in cosmetics?
Endocrine disrupting properties under ongoing review; SCCS flagged this explicitly . Not suitable for leave-on products at unrestricted concentrations The EU classifies Propanoylresorcinol as "restricted". Safety rating: MODERATE.
Is Propanoylresorcinol allowed in the EU?
Propanoylresorcinol EU regulatory status: restricted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Propanoylresorcinol do in cosmetics?
Propanoylresorcinol functions as: Skin-lightening / depigmenting agent (tyrosinase inhibitor); structurally a propionic acid ester of resorcinol. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not assigned a unique cosmetic-grade CAS in major databases; related to resorcinol derivatives (resorcinol itself: 108-46-3).
What is the Margin of Safety for Propanoylresorcinol?
adequate 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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