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Resorcinol Cosmetic
Also known as: 1,3-Benzenediol, 4-06-00-05658, Benzene, m-dihydroxy-, Benzene, 1,3-dihydroxy-, BRN 0906905 (+15 more)
INCI: RESORCINOL
Resorcinol Cosmetic (CAS 108-46-3) is a cosmetic colorant functioning as oxidative hair dye coupler; color developer. NOAEL 80 mg/kg bw/day (PDF-verified against ToxValDB ECHA IUCLID); EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: restricted, max 1.25% in oxidative hair dye formulations. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database. Same-CAS public records also appear in industrial chemical safety and pharmaceutical data.
Auto-generated CPSR Part A draft with source citations
Cross-Vertical Regulatory Divergence
Resorcinol Cosmetic is classified GHS Danger (H302, H315, H317, H319, H370, H371, H400, H318) in the chemicals database but is restricted in EU cosmetics at max 1.25% in oxidative hair dye formulations.
EU Max Conc.1.25% in oxidative hair dye formulations
US US Statuspermitted
US NotesCIR Expert Panel assessed resorcinol as safe in cosmetics (1986, reaffirmed 2006); OTC drug status for some applications; coal-tar dye exemption applies in hair dye context; thyroid disruption risk at high chronic doses not considered relevant at typical cosmetic exposure levels.
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Resorcinol Cosmetic.
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Toxicological Studies
10 study endpoints found for Resorcinol Cosmetic. NOAEL (No Observed Adverse Effect Level) values are used to calculate the Margin of Safety per SCCS methodology.
Endpoint
Value
Route
Species
Study Type
Source
NOAEL
55 mg/kg bw/day
oral
rat
Short Term Toxicity
COSMOS_DB
NOAEL
100 mg/kg bw/day
oral
rat
Carcinogenicity
COSMOS_DB
NOAEL
150 mg/kg bw/day
oral
mouse
Short Term Toxicity
COSMOS_DB
NOAEL
260.7 mg/kg bw/day
oral
rat
Short Term Toxicity
COSMOS_DB
NOAEL
=4.57142857142857 mg/kg bw/day
-
Rat; Mouse
Subchronic toxicity
INCHEM_WHO_cicads_cicads_cicad71
NOAEL
=4.57142857142857 mg/kg bw/day
-
Rat; Mouse
Subchronic toxicity
INCHEM_WHO_cicads_cicads_cicad71
NOAEL
=5 mg/kg bw
-
Rat
Toxicology study
INCHEM_WHO_cicads_cicads_cicad71
NOAEL
=5 mg/kg bw
-
Rat
Toxicology study
INCHEM_WHO_cicads_cicads_cicad71
NOAEL
=5.14285714285714 mg/kg bw/day
-
-
Toxicology study
INCHEM_WHO_cicads_cicads_cicad71
NOAEL
=5.14285714285714 mg/kg bw/day
-
-
Toxicology study
INCHEM_WHO_cicads_cicads_cicad71
GHS Hazard Classification
Globally Harmonized System classification per ECHA C&L inventory and ILO/WHO International Chemical Safety Cards.
Short-term Exposure Effects
The substance is irritating to the eyes, skin and respiratory tract. The substance may cause effects on the blood. This may result in the formation of methaemoglobin. The effects may be delayed. Medical observation is indicated.
Long-term Exposure Effects
Repeated or prolonged contact may cause skin sensitization in rare cases.
Routes of Exposure
The substance can be absorbed into the body by inhalation of its aerosol, through the skin and by ingestion.
Pre-Calculated Safety Assessment
Pre-calculated NOAEL → SED → MoS audit trail for Resorcinol Cosmetic across SCCS product categories, with measured dermal absorption where available.
SCCS NOAEL Values
NOAEL/LOAEL values cited in official SCCS opinions for Resorcinol Cosmetic.
EC50/IC50: IC50 in uM-mM range (thyroidal iodide labeling effect); LOEC: 1 uM; NOEC: 0.1 uM mixed
inhibitor
Displacement of T4 from TTR transport protein
thyroid (TTR binding)
EC50/IC50: Inhibitory activity observed in quantitative binding assay; LOEC: ~10 uM; NOEC: ~1 uM mixed
inhibitor (binds TTR, displaces T4)
SIN List ED: Endocrine DisruptorCosmetic relevance: direct
ECHA REACH Registration
European Chemicals Agency REACH dossier and Substances of Very High Concern listing.
Registration Type
Full
Tonnage Band
1,000 - 10,000 tonnes
Substance Type
SUBSTANCE
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.
KR Korea MFDS Annex 2 (Restricted)
Category: Restricted. Max: 산화염모제에 2.0%.
SA Saudi SFDA (III - Restricted)
Product type: (a) Hair dye substance in oxidative hair dye products (b) Products intended for colouring eyelashes (c) Hair lotions and shampoos. Max: (c) 0,5%.
Safety and regulatory annotations from PubChem (NCBI) aggregated sources.
Safety (7)
Carcinogen Classification
3, not classifiable as to its carcinogenicity to humans. (L135)
Source: Toxin and Toxin Target Database (T3DB)
Carcinogen Classification
Resorcinol | Group 3: Not classifiable as to its carcinogenicity to humans | Volume 15: (1977) Some Fumigants, the Herbicides 2,4-D and 2,4,5-T, Chlorinated Dibenzodioxins and Miscellaneous Industrial Chemicals | Volume Sup 7: Overall Evaluations of Carcinogenicity: An Updating of IARC Monographs Volumes 1 to 42, 1987; 440 pages; ISBN 92-832-1411-0 (out of print) | Volume 71: (1999) Re-evaluation
Source: International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC)
Carcinogen Classification
Resorcinol | TR-403: Toxicology and Carcinogenesis Studies of Resorcinol (CASRN 108-46-3) in F344 Rats and B6C3F1 Mice (Gavage Studies) (1992 ) | 03/11/91 | No Evidence | No Evidence | No Evidence | No Evidence | Under the conditions of these 2-year gavage studies, there was no evidence of carcinogenic activity of resorcinol in male F344/N rats given 112 or 225 mg/kg or female F344/N rats
Source: NTP Technical Reports
Evidence for Carcinogenicity
Evaluation: No epidemiological data relevant to the carcinogenicity of resorcinol were available. There is inadequate evidence in experimental animals for the carcinogenicity of resorcinol. Overall evaluation: Resorcinol is not classifiable as to its carcinogenicity to humans (Group 3). | A4; Not classifiable as a human carcinogen.
Source: Hazardous Substances Data Bank (HSDB)
Endocrine Disruptors
Potential endocrine disrupting compound
Source: NORMAN Suspect List Exchange
Regulatory (3)
JECFA Number
712
Source: Joint FAO/WHO Expert Committee on Food Additives (JECFA)
JECFA Evaluation
m-DIHYDROXYBENZENE | 2000 | No safety concern at current levels of intake when used as a flavouring agent | TRS 901-JECFA 55/44 | FAS 46-JECFA 55/165
Source: Joint FAO/WHO Expert Committee on Food Additives (JECFA)
JECFA Evaluation
RESORCINOL | 2000 | No safety concern at current levels of intake when used as a flavouring agent | TRS 901-JECFA 55/44 | FAS 46-JECFA 55/165
Source: Joint FAO/WHO Expert Committee on Food Additives (JECFA)
Function Categories & List Membership
Cosmetic/Chemical Function Categories
Adhesion/cohesion promoterAntioxidantBiocideConductive agentDeodorizerDyeFlame retardantFlavouring and nutrientFragrancePharmaceutical
1,3-Benzenediol4-06-00-05658Benzene, m-dihydroxy-Benzene, 1,3-dihydroxy-BRN 0906905Caswell No. 723Dihydroxybenzolm-DioxybenzeneEINECS 203-585-2EPA Pesticide Chemical Code 071401FEMA No. 35893-Hydroxycyclohexadien-1-oneNCI-C05970Phenol, m-hydroxy-RCRA waste number U201ResorcineResorcinolumUNII-YUL4LO94HK1,3-DihydroxybenzolResorzin
Chemical Function
AntioxidantFragranceDeodorizerDyePharmaceuticalFlame retardantUV stabilizerStabilizing agentFlavouring and nutrient
Regulatory Lists
Europe; Personal care; restrictedEuropeinert_ingredient; non_food_use; Pesticidesactive_ingredient; Europe; PesticidesAustralia; Food and drug - smoking-related productsEurope; Personal care - hair coloringEurope; Personal care - hair coloringEurope; Personal care - hair coloringEurope; Personal care - hair coloringdetected; Europe; Personal care - hair coloring - hair color - permanentdetected; Europe; Personal care - hair coloring - hair color - permanentdetected; Europe; Personal care - hair coloring - hair color - professionaldetected; Europe; Personal care - hair coloring - hair color - professionaldetected; Europe; Personal care - hair coloringdetected; Europe; Personal care - hair coloringdetected; Europe; Personal care - hair coloringdetected; Europe; Personal care - hair coloringdetected; Europe; Personal care - hair coloring
Australian Status
AICIS status:listed
Cross-Vertical Safety Context
Same-CAS public records found in pharmaceutical data.
SOURCEChEMBL / DrugCentral / FAERSDB_PHARMA CAS match
Pharmaceutical Data
Same-CAS rows from the pharmaceutical spoke database.
Resorcinol Cosmetic has a safety rating of "MODERATE" in our database. EU status: restricted. US status: permitted. 10 toxicological study endpoint(s) are available in our database.
Is Resorcinol Cosmetic allowed in the EU?
Resorcinol Cosmetic EU regulatory status: restricted. Maximum allowed concentration: 1.25% in oxidative hair dye formulations. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Resorcinol Cosmetic do in cosmetics?
Resorcinol Cosmetic functions as: oxidative hair dye coupler; color developer. It is classified as a Colorant in our database. CAS number: 108-46-3.
What is the NOAEL for Resorcinol Cosmetic?
The NOAEL (No Observed Adverse Effect Level) for Resorcinol Cosmetic is 55 mg/kg bw/day based on a Short Term Toxicity study via oral route in rat. A total of 10 study endpoints are available. Source: COSMOS_DB.
Is Resorcinol Cosmetic used outside cosmetics?
Resorcinol Cosmetic also appears in industrial chemical safety and pharmaceutical data. The cross-vertical cards on this page render same-CAS public rows from the matched databases.
Does Resorcinol Cosmetic have different safety status in cosmetics vs industrial chemicals?
Resorcinol Cosmetic is classified GHS Danger (H302, H315, H317, H319, H370, H371, H400, H318) in the chemicals database but is restricted in EU cosmetics at max 1.25% in oxidative hair dye formulations.
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