Regulatory Status
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Safety Data
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Expert Verdict
Hydrolyzes to resorcinol on skin — all resorcinol safety concerns apply (endocrine disruption, strong sensitization) ; formulator must account for molar equivalent resorcinol release when calculating Annex III compliance; very limited standalone cosmetic safety data
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Resorcinol Acetate safe in cosmetics?
Hydrolyzes to resorcinol on skin — all resorcinol safety concerns apply (endocrine disruption, strong sensitization) ; formulator must account for molar equivalent resorcinol release when calculating Annex III compliance; very limited standalone cosmetic safety data The EU classifies Resorcinol Acetate as "restricted". Safety rating: MODERATE.
Is Resorcinol Acetate allowed in the EU?
Resorcinol Acetate EU regulatory status: restricted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Resorcinol Acetate do in cosmetics?
Resorcinol Acetate functions as: Antiseptic, Skin Conditioning (prodrug/derivative of resorcinol). It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 4610-18-2 (resorcinol monoacetate).
What is the Margin of Safety for Resorcinol Acetate?
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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