Active: Resorcinol
INCI: RESORCINOL
CAS 108-46-3
Oxidative hair dye intermediate, Antiseptic, Hair Conditioning
Limited Data
Insufficient safety data available. Consider enriching this ingredient.
Details
Description
Oxidative hair dye intermediate, Antiseptic, Hair Conditioning
Purpose
Function
Oxidative hair dye intermediate, Antiseptic, Hair Conditioning
Profile
Properties
Silicone
Silicone free
Compliance
Regulatory Status
EU
Banned
Safety
POOR
US
Permitted
EU Max Concentration1.25%
Absorptionlow
Sensitizationlow
MoSadequate
NOAEL80 mg/kg
ConcernModerate
Flags
potential-allergenendocrine_disruptorifra_fragrancefda_food_additiveeu_cosing_listedjecfa_safe
Verdict
Potential endocrine disruptor (EU Group A priority list) ; strong skin sensitizer (EC3 = 1.4%) ; thyroid disruption concerns; mandatory label warnings: "Contains resorcinol"; "Do not use to dye eyelashes" ; occupational exposure limit: 10 ppm / 45 mg/m³ (EU, skin notation)
US Note
Permitted in OTC drug products (acne, dandruff); permitted in hair dyes; FDA monitors under MoCRA
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