P-HYDROXYANISOLE

P-methoxyphenol is a member of phenols and a member of methoxybenzenes. It has a role as a metabolite.

Source: PubChem

US FDA substance register · UNII 6HT8U7K3AM · registered name Mequinol · single chemical substance

Source: US FDA Unique Ingredient Identifier (UNII)

Banned

International fragrance standard (IFRA) · South Korea · Taiwan

Restricted or banned

South Korea · Taiwan

Restricted

United Kingdom

Source: IFRA fragrance standards · MFDS (Korea) cosmetic regulatory information · Taiwan FDA cosmetic ingredients · ASEAN Cosmetic Directive · EU Cosmetics Regulation · Health Canada Cosmetic Ingredient Hotlist · UK cosmetics regulations (OPSS)

ASEAN

• Field of application and/or use : Artificial nail systems
• Maximum authorised concentration in the finished cosmetic product : 0.02 % (After mixing for use)
• Other limitations and requirements : Professional use only
• Conditions of use and warning which must be printed on the labels : • For professional use only • Avoid skin contact • Read directions for use carefully

Canada

• Conditions of Use by product type : Permitted only in nail products.
• Maximum Concentration Permitted : 0.1% If hydroquinone and p-hydroxyanisole are used in the same product, the total concentration of the 2 ingredients may not exceed 0.1%
• Warnings and Cautionary Statements: (to the effect of) : "Avoid skin contact", "Read directions carefully before using."

European Union

• Product Type, body parts : Artificial nail systems
• Maximum concentration in ready for use preparation : 0.02% (after mixing for use)
• Other : Professional use
• Wording of conditions of use and warnings : For professional use only Avoid skin contact Read directions for use carefully

Not classified under Korea’s toxic-substance GHS list · existing chemical substance

Source: Korea toxic substances GHS register (NIER)

EU Cosmetics Regulation, Annex III (restricted substances), entry 95 · maximum concentration 0.02% (after mixing for use) · applies to Artificial nail systems

Source: EU restricted substances (Annex III)

Restriction III/95 · Other restriction: ban substances that deplete the ozone layer

Source: EU CosIng ingredient list

Reviewed by CIR: Re-evaluation: p-Hydroxyanisole

Source: US Cosmetic Ingredient Review (CIR)

Reviewed by CIR: Final Report: Amended Safety Assessment of p-Hydroxyanisole as Used in Cosmetics

Source: US Cosmetic Ingredient Review (CIR)

Reviewed by CIR: Final Report on the Safety Assessment of p-Hydroxyanisole

Source: US Cosmetic Ingredient Review (CIR)