Is Resorcinol Acetate safe in cosmetics?
Resorcinol Acetate has a safety rating of "MODERATE" in our database. EU status: restricted. US status: permitted.
Moderate
Cosmetic Ingredient
Resorcinol Acetate
INCI: RESORCINOL ACETATE
Resorcinol Acetate (CAS 4610-18-2 (resorcinol monoacetate)) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Antiseptic, Skin Conditioning (prodrug/derivative of resorcinol). EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: restricted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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Function
Antiseptic, Skin Conditioning (prodrug/derivative of resorcinol)
Safety Rating
MODERATE
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
restricted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
Not widely used; would be evaluated as resorcinol derivative
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Resorcinol Acetate.
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Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for Resorcinol Acetate.
Regulatory Flags
potential-allergen
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Resorcinol Acetate allowed in the EU?
Resorcinol Acetate EU regulatory status: restricted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Resorcinol Acetate do in cosmetics?
Resorcinol Acetate functions as: Antiseptic, Skin Conditioning (prodrug/derivative of resorcinol). It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 4610-18-2 (resorcinol monoacetate).
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