Is Dinonyl Phenol safe in cosmetics?
Dinonyl Phenol has a safety rating of "POOR" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
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Cosmetic Ingredient
Dinonyl Phenol
INCI: DINONYL PHENOL
Dinonyl Phenol (CAS 1323-65-5 (mixed isomers); 2,4-dinonylphenol: 137-99-5) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Industrial intermediate, not a cosmetic ingredient. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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CAS Number
1323-65-5 (mixed isomers); 2,4-dinonylphenol: 137-99-5
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Function
Industrial intermediate, not a cosmetic ingredient
Safety Rating
POOR
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
Listed as indirect food additive (21 CFR 175.105) for adhesives only; not cleared for direct cosmetic use
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Dinonyl Phenol.
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Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for Dinonyl Phenol.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Dinonyl Phenol allowed in the EU?
Dinonyl Phenol EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Dinonyl Phenol do in cosmetics?
Dinonyl Phenol functions as: Industrial intermediate, not a cosmetic ingredient. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 1323-65-5 (mixed isomers); 2,4-dinonylphenol: 137-99-5.
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