Is Phenyldimethoxyacetophenone safe in cosmetics?
Phenyldimethoxyacetophenone has a safety rating of "MODERATE" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
Moderate
Cosmetic Ingredient
Phenyldimethoxyacetophenone
INCI: PHENYLDIMETHOXYACETOPHENONE
Phenyldimethoxyacetophenone (CAS 24650-42-8 [^1_8]) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Photoinitiator used in UV-curable nail gel systems; not a traditional cosmetic. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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Function
Photoinitiator used in UV-curable nail gel systems; not a traditional cosmetic active
Safety Rating
MODERATE
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
FDA — no specific ban; used in UV nail products. No CIR monograph
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Phenyldimethoxyacetophenone.
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Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for Phenyldimethoxyacetophenone.
Regulatory Flags
potential-allergen
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Phenyldimethoxyacetophenone allowed in the EU?
Phenyldimethoxyacetophenone EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Phenyldimethoxyacetophenone do in cosmetics?
Phenyldimethoxyacetophenone functions as: Photoinitiator used in UV-curable nail gel systems; not a traditional cosmetic active. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 24650-42-8 [^1_8].
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