Is Biphenylhydroxamic Acid safe in cosmetics?
Biphenylhydroxamic Acid has a safety rating of "MODERATE" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
Moderate
Cosmetic Ingredient
Biphenylhydroxamic Acid
INCI: BIPHENYLHYDROXAMIC ACID
Biphenylhydroxamic Acid (CAS Listed on PubChem as CID 44369716; molecular formula C₁₃H₁₁NO₂) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Skin conditioning - hydroxamic acid derivatives are typically used as chelating. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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CAS Number
Listed on PubChem as CID 44369716; molecular formula C₁₃H₁₁NO₂
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Function
Skin conditioning - hydroxamic acid derivatives are typically used as chelating agents and enzyme inhibitors in cosmetic applications
Safety Rating
MODERATE
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
Allowed - no specific prohibitions or restrictions
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Biphenylhydroxamic Acid.
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Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for Biphenylhydroxamic Acid.
Regulatory Flags
potential-allergen
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Biphenylhydroxamic Acid allowed in the EU?
Biphenylhydroxamic Acid EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Biphenylhydroxamic Acid do in cosmetics?
Biphenylhydroxamic Acid functions as: Skin conditioning - hydroxamic acid derivatives are typically used as chelating agents and enzyme inhibitors in cosmetic applications. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Listed on PubChem as CID 44369716; molecular formula C₁₃H₁₁NO₂.
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