Is Propanoylresorcinol safe in cosmetics?
Propanoylresorcinol has a safety rating of "MODERATE" in our database. EU status: restricted. US status: prohibited.
Moderate
Cosmetic Ingredient
Propanoylresorcinol
INCI: NOT LISTED AS A STANDALONE INCI IN COSING; LIKELY REFERENCED UNDER PROPRIETARY TRADE NAMES OR AS A RESORCINOL DERIVATIVE
Propanoylresorcinol (CAS Not assigned a unique cosmetic-grade CAS in major databases; related to resorcinol derivatives (resorcinol itself: 108-46-3)) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Skin-lightening / depigmenting agent (tyrosinase inhibitor); structurally a. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: restricted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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CAS Number
Not assigned a unique cosmetic-grade CAS in major databases; related to resorcinol derivatives (resorcinol itself: 108-46-3)
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Function
Skin-lightening / depigmenting agent (tyrosinase inhibitor); structurally a propionic acid ester of resorcinol
Safety Rating
MODERATE
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
restricted
US US Status
prohibited
US Notes
Not specifically listed on FDA's prohibited/restricted list; falls under general cosmetic ingredient safety requirements
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Propanoylresorcinol.
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Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for Propanoylresorcinol.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Propanoylresorcinol allowed in the EU?
Propanoylresorcinol EU regulatory status: restricted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Propanoylresorcinol do in cosmetics?
Propanoylresorcinol functions as: Skin-lightening / depigmenting agent (tyrosinase inhibitor); structurally a propionic acid ester of resorcinol. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not assigned a unique cosmetic-grade CAS in major databases; related to resorcinol derivatives (resorcinol itself: 108-46-3).
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