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.

Is 3,3-Bis(4-hydroxyphenyl)phthalide (Phenolphthalein (INN)) restricted under the ASEAN Cosmetic Directive?

3,3-Bis(4-hydroxyphenyl)phthalide (Phenolphthalein (INN)) is prohibited under the ASEAN Cosmetic Directive Annex II.

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

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

EU CosIng II — prohibitedECHA SVHC — candidateASEAN II — prohibited

Regulatory status

Source	Status	Annex / Details	Limit / Conditions	Last updated
EU CosIng	prohibited	Annex II		—
ECHA SVHC	candidate	2017-07-07	Carcinogen (Cat 1B), Endocrine disruptor	7/7/2017
ASEAN	prohibited	Annex II	—	—

What this means

3,3-Bis(4-hydroxyphenyl)phthalide (Phenolphthalein (INN)) has regulatory signals in EU CosIng, ECHA SVHC, ASEAN. 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.
Is 3,3-Bis(4-hydroxyphenyl)phthalide (Phenolphthalein (INN)) restricted under the ASEAN Cosmetic Directive?: 3,3-Bis(4-hydroxyphenyl)phthalide (Phenolphthalein (INN)) is prohibited under the ASEAN Cosmetic Directive Annex II.
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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