Acetanilid
INCI: ACETANILID
CAS 103-84-4 EC 203-150-7
Acetanilide
Limited Data
Insufficient safety data available. Consider enriching this ingredient.
Details
Description
Acetanilide
Purpose
Function
Historical antipyretic/analgesic; no legitimate cosmetic function
Profile
Properties
Silicone
Silicone free
Compliance
Regulatory Status
EU
Banned
Safety
POOR
US
Banned
Absorptionhigh
Sensitizationhigh
MoSnot established
NOAEL22 mg/kg
ConcernHigh
Flags
ifra_fragrance
Verdict
Methemoglobinemia risk — metabolizes to aniline (a known toxic/carcinogenic aromatic amine). Absolute ban in EU cosmetics. Do not formulate under any circumstances.
US Note
Not permitted in cosmetics by practice; FDA would consider it an unsafe additive
Assessment
Ratings
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