Regulatory Status
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Safety Data
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Expert Verdict
Parent compound resorcinol is an EU Annex III restricted ingredient (hair dyes only, max 1.25%). The bis-ethylhexanoate ester is a distinct entry and not subject to resorcinol's restrictions, but any formulation releasing free resorcinol must be evaluated
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Resorcinol Bis-Ethylhexanoate safe in cosmetics?
Parent compound resorcinol is an EU Annex III restricted ingredient (hair dyes only, max 1.25%). The bis-ethylhexanoate ester is a distinct entry and not subject to resorcinol's restrictions, but any formulation releasing free resorcinol must be evaluated The EU classifies Resorcinol Bis-Ethylhexanoate as "restricted". Safety rating: GOOD.
Is Resorcinol Bis-Ethylhexanoate allowed in the EU?
Resorcinol Bis-Ethylhexanoate EU regulatory status: restricted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Resorcinol Bis-Ethylhexanoate do in cosmetics?
Resorcinol Bis-Ethylhexanoate functions as: Skin conditioning, emollient (ester derivative masking resorcinol's OH groups). It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 153195-60-9.
What is the Margin of Safety for Resorcinol Bis-Ethylhexanoate?
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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