Is Mixed Cresols safe in cosmetics?
Mixed Cresols has a safety rating of "MODERATE" in our database. EU status: prohibited. US status: permitted.
Moderate
Cosmetic Ingredient
Mixed Cresols
Also known as: Tricresol, Phenol, methyl-, Cresylol, Cresols, Kresol (+15 more)
INCI: MIXED CRESOLS
Mixed Cresols (CAS 1319-77-3) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Antimicrobial, preservative, antiseptic. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: prohibited. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database. Same-CAS public records also appear in industrial chemical safety data.
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Auto-generated CPSR Part A draft with source citations
Cross-Vertical Regulatory Divergence
Mixed Cresols is prohibited in EU cosmetics but has active industrial GHS classifications (H301, H311, H314, H318, H412).
Source: Cosmetics: ingredients.eu_status; Chemicals: ghs_classifications.signal_word/hazard_statement_code
Function
Antimicrobial, preservative, antiseptic
Safety Rating
MODERATE
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
prohibited
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
Not specifically prohibited by FDA, but use is effectively limited. Coal tar-derived cresols carry significant safety restrictions
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Mixed Cresols.
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ECHA REACH Registration
European Chemicals Agency REACH dossier and Substances of Very High Concern listing.
Registration Type
Full
Tonnage Band
100 - 1,000 tonnes
Substance Type
SUBSTANCE; GROUP
SVHC Candidate
No
Hazard classification: Restricted (Annex XVII)
Expanded Jurisdictional Detail
Additional regulatory detail beyond the 7-jurisdiction summary: Saudi SFDA, Korea MFDS, ASEAN ACD, Japan/Korea, Brazil/India, and cross-jurisdictional restriction entries.
JPKR Japan/Korea Cosmetics
Japan (Positive (Preservative)): max 0.010
Japan (Restricted): max Wash-away: 0.010% | Leave-on: 0.010% | Mucosa: Prohibited
Korea (Restricted): max 0.2%
Additional Jurisdictional Restrictions (5)
| Jurisdiction | Status | Max % | Product Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| JP | restricted | Wash-away: 0.010% | Leave-on: 0.010% | Mucosa: Prohibited | Wash-away: 0.010% | Leave-on: 0.010% | Mucosa: Prohibited |
| CN | restricted | 1 | Preservative/nail products |
| GCC | banned | - | All cosmetics |
| BR | banned | - | - |
| CA | banned | - | - |
Function Categories & List Membership
Cosmetic/Chemical Function Categories
Biocide
Fragrance
Regulatory List Membership (2)
IFRA Fragrance Transparency List
Consumer Product Chemical
Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for Mixed Cresols.
Regulatory Flags
preservative
ifra_fragrance
Known Synonyms
Tricresol
Phenol, methyl-
Cresylol
Cresols
Kresol
cresol, puro
Fenol, metil-
Cresol, mixed
Cresol (all isomers)
Cresol (mixed isomers)
UN 2022 (DOT)
UN 2076 (DOT)
cresol, pure
cresol, crude
mix-cresol
4-06-00-02035
Bacillol
BRN 0506719
Cresolum crudum
Cresylic acid
Chemical Function
Biocide
Fragrance
Regulatory Lists
inert_ingredient; non_food_use; Pesticides
active_ingredient; Europe; Pesticides
active_ingredient; agricultural; Pesticides
active_ingredient; agricultural; Pesticides
active_ingredient; agricultural; Pesticides
Canada; pharmaceutical
IFRA Transparency
consumer_product
active_ingredient; Europe; Pesticides
Australian Status
AICIS status: listed
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Mixed Cresols allowed in the EU?
Mixed Cresols EU regulatory status: prohibited. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Mixed Cresols do in cosmetics?
Mixed Cresols functions as: Antimicrobial, preservative, antiseptic. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 1319-77-3.
Is Mixed Cresols used outside cosmetics?
Mixed Cresols also appears in industrial chemical safety data. The cross-vertical cards on this page render same-CAS public rows from the matched databases.
Does Mixed Cresols have different safety status in cosmetics vs industrial chemicals?
Mixed Cresols is prohibited in EU cosmetics but has active industrial GHS classifications (H301, H311, H314, H318, H412).
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