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Ingredients/3,3-Bis(4-hydroxyphenyl)phthalide (Phenolphthalein (INN))

3,3-Bis(4-hydroxyphenyl)phthalide (Phenolphthalein (INN))CAS 77-09-8

EU CosIng Annex II — prohibitedECHA SVHC — candidate

Regulatory status

SourceStatusAnnex / DetailsLimit / ConditionsLast updated
EU CosIngprohibitedAnnex II—
ECHA SVHCcandidate2017-07-07Carcinogen (Cat 1B), Endocrine disruptor7/7/2017

What this means

3,3-Bis(4-hydroxyphenyl)phthalide (Phenolphthalein (INN)) has regulatory signals in EU CosIng and ECHA SVHC. Review the source links above for the official conditions and latest updates.

Common questions

Is 3,3-Bis(4-hydroxyphenyl)phthalide (Phenolphthalein (INN)) restricted in EU cosmetics?
3,3-Bis(4-hydroxyphenyl)phthalide (Phenolphthalein (INN)) is prohibited in EU cosmetics according to EU CosIng Annex II.
Is 3,3-Bis(4-hydroxyphenyl)phthalide (Phenolphthalein (INN)) on the ECHA SVHC candidate list?
3,3-Bis(4-hydroxyphenyl)phthalide (Phenolphthalein (INN)) is listed on the ECHA SVHC candidate list since 2017-07-07.
What is the CAS number for 3,3-Bis(4-hydroxyphenyl)phthalide (Phenolphthalein (INN))?
The CAS number for 3,3-Bis(4-hydroxyphenyl)phthalide (Phenolphthalein (INN)) is 77-09-8.

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