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Hydroxyacetophenone
Hydroxyacetophenone
Low concern
4-Hydroxyacetophenone is used in cosmetics; CIR concluded it is safe in the present practices of use and concentration in cosmetics. It is not an approved food additive.
Found in
83 products
What it is
4'-Hydroxyacetophenone (paroxypropione); a synthetic aromatic ketone with antioxidant/preservative-boosting properties.
Cosmetic antioxidant and skin conditioning agent; not a typical food additive.
Why it's flagged
- not a food additive
What regulators actually say
"4-Hydroxyacetophenone is safe as used in cosmetics in the present practices of use and concentration."
"Cosmetic products placed on the market must be safe under normal or reasonably foreseeable conditions of use."
Regulatory status
United States — FDA
Permitted in cosmetics; not a food additive
European Union — EFSA
Cosmetic ingredient under EU Reg. 1223/2009
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