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Ingredients/1,3-benzenediol
1,3-benzenediolCAS 108-46-3
EU CosIng III — restrictedECHA SVHC — candidateFDA CFR 21 CFR 358 — restrictedASEAN III — restricted
Regulatory status
| Source | Status | Annex / Details | Limit / Conditions | Last updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EU CosIng | restricted | Annex III | (c) 0,5% | — |
| ECHA SVHC | candidate | 2019-01-15 | Endocrine disruptor | 1/15/2019 |
| FDA | restricted | Annex CFR 21 CFR 358 | Permitted in OTC hair dye products as active ingredient at ≤2%. Follow OTC drug monograph. | — |
| ASEAN | restricted | Annex III | (b) 0.5% | — |
What this means
1,3-benzenediol has regulatory signals in EU CosIng, ECHA SVHC, FDA, ASEAN. Review the source links above for the official conditions and latest updates.
Common questions
- Is 1,3-benzenediol restricted in EU cosmetics?
- 1,3-benzenediol is restricted in EU cosmetics under Annex III with a maximum concentration of (c) 0,5%.
- Is 1,3-benzenediol on the ECHA SVHC candidate list?
- 1,3-benzenediol is listed on the ECHA SVHC candidate list since 2019-01-15.
- Is 1,3-benzenediol restricted by the FDA in the US?
- 1,3-benzenediol is on the FDA's restricted substances list for cosmetics (CFR 21 CFR 358): Permitted in OTC hair dye products as active ingredient at ≤2%. Follow OTC drug monograph.
- Is 1,3-benzenediol restricted under the ASEAN Cosmetic Directive?
- 1,3-benzenediol is restricted under the ASEAN Cosmetic Directive Annex III with a maximum concentration of (b) 0.5%.
- What is the CAS number for 1,3-benzenediol?
- The CAS number for 1,3-benzenediol is 108-46-3.
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