Regulatory Status
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Safety Data
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Expert Verdict
H315: Causes skin irritation; H318: Causes serious eye damage; H335: May cause respiratory irritation . Also known as 2,4-dihydroxyacetophenone / 4-acetylresorcinol — the resorcinol backbone is a concern flag
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Resacetophenone safe in cosmetics?
H315: Causes skin irritation; H318: Causes serious eye damage; H335: May cause respiratory irritation . Also known as 2,4-dihydroxyacetophenone / 4-acetylresorcinol — the resorcinol backbone is a concern flag The EU classifies Resacetophenone as "permitted". Safety rating: MODERATE.
Is Resacetophenone allowed in the EU?
Resacetophenone EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Resacetophenone do in cosmetics?
Resacetophenone functions as: Antioxidant, Bleaching (skin/hair lightening), Skin Conditioning. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 89-84-9.
What is the Margin of Safety for Resacetophenone?
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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