Is OLEOYLOXYPHENOXY PROPIONIC ACID safe in cosmetics?
OLEOYLOXYPHENOXY PROPIONIC ACID has a safety rating of "GOOD" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: allowed.
Good
Cosmetic Ingredient
OLEOYLOXYPHENOXY PROPIONIC ACID
Also known as: UNII-WSI8A5QG10, (+)-2-(4-Hydroxyphenoxy)propionic acid, (R)-(+)-2-(4-Hydroxyphenoxy)propionic acid, (R)-2-(p-Hydroxyphenoxy)propionic acid, D-2-(4-Hydroxyphenoxy)propionic acid (+4 more)
OLEOYLOXYPHENOXY PROPIONIC ACID (CAS 94050-90-5) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Antioxidant, Skin Conditioning. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. 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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Cross-Vertical Regulatory Divergence
OLEOYLOXYPHENOXY PROPIONIC ACID is classified GHS Danger (H318) in the chemicals database but is allowed in EU cosmetics.
Source: Cosmetics: ingredients.eu status; Chemicals: ghs classifications.signal word/hazard statement code
Function
Antioxidant, Skin Conditioning
Safety Rating
GOOD
Chemistry & Identifiers
IUPAC Name
(2R)-2-(4-hydroxyphenoxy)propanoic acid
InChIKey
AQIHDXGKQHFBNW-ZCFIWIBFSA-N
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
allowed
US Notes
Allowed; no specific prohibition or restriction under FDA cosmetics regulations
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EU CLP Annex VI Harmonized Classification
Legally binding harmonized classification per Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008 (CLP) Annex VI.
Signal Word
Danger
Pictograms
Corrosive
Hazard Class and Category
Eye Dam. 1
Hazard Statements
- H318 Causes serious eye damage
Inserted via ATP: CLP00
ECHA REACH Registration
European Chemicals Agency REACH dossier and Substances of Very High Concern listing.
Registration Type
Full
Tonnage Band
Ceased manufacture
Substance Type
SUBSTANCE
SVHC Candidate
No
Hazard classification: Restricted (Annex XVII)
Function Categories & List Membership
Cosmetic/Chemical Function Categories
Softener and conditioner
Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for OLEOYLOXYPHENOXY PROPIONIC ACID.
Regulatory Flags
cosing-sourced
eu-permitted
no-cas-assigned
skin-conditioning
antioxidant
needs-enrichment
Known Synonyms
UNII-WSI8A5QG10
(+)-2-(4-Hydroxyphenoxy)propionic acid
(R)-(+)-2-(4-Hydroxyphenoxy)propionic acid
(R)-2-(p-Hydroxyphenoxy)propionic acid
D-2-(4-Hydroxyphenoxy)propionic acid
Propanoic acid, 2-(4-hydroxyphenoxy)-, (2R)-
Propanoic acid, 2-(4-hydroxyphenoxy)-, (R)-
Radianskin PW LS
Hydroxyphenoxy propionic acid
Chemical Function
Softener and conditioner
Frequently Asked Questions
Is OLEOYLOXYPHENOXY PROPIONIC ACID allowed in the EU?
OLEOYLOXYPHENOXY PROPIONIC ACID EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does OLEOYLOXYPHENOXY PROPIONIC ACID do in cosmetics?
OLEOYLOXYPHENOXY PROPIONIC ACID functions as: Antioxidant, Skin Conditioning. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 94050-90-5.
Is OLEOYLOXYPHENOXY PROPIONIC ACID used outside cosmetics?
OLEOYLOXYPHENOXY PROPIONIC ACID also appears in industrial chemical safety data. The cross-vertical cards on this page render same-CAS public rows from the matched databases.
Does OLEOYLOXYPHENOXY PROPIONIC ACID have different safety status in cosmetics vs industrial chemicals?
OLEOYLOXYPHENOXY PROPIONIC ACID is classified GHS Danger (H318) in the chemicals database but is allowed in EU cosmetics.
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