Moderate Cosmetic Ingredient

Resorcinol Dihexyl Ether

INCI: RESORCINOL DIHEXYL ETHER

CAS Number
Not publicly listed in CosIng CAS field
Function
Bleaching (skin lightening)
Safety Rating
MODERATE

Regulatory Status

🇪🇺 EU Status permitted
🇺🇸 US Status permitted
US Notes No specific FDA monograph or restriction; would fall under general cosmetic ingredient use

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Safety Data

Margin of Safety (MoS)
not established
Dermal Absorption
moderate
Sensitization
low

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Expert Verdict

Extremely rare in commercial products (0% prevalence per SkinSort) . Bleaching agents derived from resorcinol scaffold require careful evaluation for thyroid disruption and cytotoxicity. Lack of safety dossier is itself a red flag for any serious formulator.

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Concern Level: High

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Resorcinol Dihexyl Ether safe in cosmetics?

Extremely rare in commercial products (0% prevalence per SkinSort) . Bleaching agents derived from resorcinol scaffold require careful evaluation for thyroid disruption and cytotoxicity. Lack of safety dossier is itself a red flag for any serious formulator. The EU classifies Resorcinol Dihexyl Ether as "permitted". Safety rating: MODERATE.

Is Resorcinol Dihexyl Ether allowed in the EU?

Resorcinol Dihexyl Ether EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Resorcinol Dihexyl Ether do in cosmetics?

Resorcinol Dihexyl Ether functions as: Bleaching (skin lightening). It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not publicly listed in CosIng CAS field.

What is the Margin of Safety for Resorcinol Dihexyl Ether?

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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