RESORCINOL

Resorcinol is a benzenediol that is benzene dihydroxylated at positions 1 and 3. It has a role as a sensitiser and an erythropoietin inhibitor. It is a phenolic donor, a benzenediol and a member of resorcinols.

Source: PubChem

US FDA substance register · UNII YUL4LO94HK · registered name Resorcinol · single chemical substance

Source: US FDA Unique Ingredient Identifier (UNII)

Resorcinol is the phenol that conforms to the formula

Restricted

South Korea · Taiwan · United Kingdom

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

Argentina · Brazil

• Field of application and/or use : (a) oxidation dye for coloring hair: 1. General use 2. Professional use b) Shampoos and hair lotions
• Maximum concentration permitted at final product : a) to 5% b) 0.5%
• Use conditions and warnings that must appear on the label : a - 1. - Contains resorcinol - Rinse hair well after application - Do not use on eyelashes or eyebrows - Rinse eyes immediately if the product comes in contact with them a - 2. - For professional use only - Contains resorcinol - Rinse eyes immediately if the product comes in contact with them b. - Contains resorcinol

ASEAN

• Field of application and/or use : (a) Hair dye substance in oxidative hair dye products Use for dyeing eyelashes and eyebrows is not permitted. (b) Hair lotions and shampoos
• Maximum authorised concentration in the finished cosmetic product : (b) 0.5%
• Other limitations and requirements : For (a): After mixing under oxidative conditions the maximum concentration applied to hair must not exceed 1.25 % The direction for use “wear suitable gloves” must be included in label or leaflet text
• Conditions of use and warning which must be printed on the labels : (a) To be printed on the label: The mixing ratio. “Hair colorants can cause severe allergic reactions. Read and follow instructions. This product is not intended for use on persons under the age of 16. Temporary ‘black henna’ tattoos may increase your risk of allergy. Do not colour your hair if: - you have a rash on your face or sensitive, irritated and damaged scalp, - you have ever experienced any reaction after colouring your hair, - you have experienced a reaction to a temporary ‘black henna’ tattoo in the past. Contains resorcinol. Rinse hair well after application. Rinse eyes immediately if product comes into contact with them. Do not use to dye eyelashes or eyebrows.” (b) Contains resorcinol

Canada

• Conditions of Use by product type : Not permitted in cosmetics intended for use on the skin. Additionally see "Coal tar dye."

Japan

• Maximum amount per 100 g(Maximum amount of ingredient per 100 g) : 0.10 g(0.10 g)

China

• Maximum concentration : 0.5%
• Maximum concentration : 1.25%

European Union

• Product Type, body parts : (a) Hair dye substance in oxidative hair dye products (b) Products intended for colouring eyelashes (c) Hair lotions and shampoos
• Maximum concentration in ready for use preparation : (c) 0.5%
• Other : (For (a) and (b): After mixing under oxidative conditions the maximum concentration applied to hair or eyeslashes must not exceed 1,25 % (b) Professional use only
• Wording of conditions of use and warnings : (a) To be printed on the label: The mixing ratio. “ Hair colourants can cause severe allergic reactions. Read and follow instructions. This product is not intended for use on persons under the age of 16. Temporary ‘black henna’ tattoos may increase your risk of allergy. Do not colour your hair if: — you have a rash on your face or sensitive, irritated and damaged scalp, — you have ever experienced any reaction after colouring your hair, — you have experienced a reaction to a temporary ‘black henna’ tattoo in the past. Contains phenylenediamines. Do not use to dye eyelashes or eyebrows” (b) To be printed on the label: The mixing ratio. “For professional use only Hair colourants can cause severe allergic reactions. Read and follow instructions. This product is not intended for use on persons under the age of 16. Temporary ‘black henna’ tattoos may increase your risk of allergy. Do not colour your hair if: — you have a rash on your face or sensitive, irritated and damaged scalp, — you have ever experienced any reaction after colouring your hair, — you have experienced a reaction to a temporary ‘black henna’ tattoo in the past. Contains phenylenediamines. Wear suitable gloves”

Korea’s toxic-substance GHS classification: Warning · H302 (category 4) · H412 (category 3) · H400 (category 1) · +3 more

Source: Korea toxic substances GHS register (NIER)

EU Cosmetics Regulation, Annex III (restricted substances), entry 22 · maximum concentration (c) 0,5% · applies to (a) Hair dye substance in oxidative hair dye products (b) Products intended for colouring eyelashes (c) Hair lotions and shampoos

Source: EU restricted substances (Annex III)

Restriction III/22 · SCCS opinion: Opinion on Resorcinol; OPINION on Resorcinol

Source: EU CosIng ingredient list

Reviewed by CIR: Annual Review of Cosmetic Ingredient Safety Assessments: 2005/2006

Source: US Cosmetic Ingredient Review (CIR)

Reviewed by CIR: Final Report on the Safety Assessment of 2-Methylresorcinol and Resorcinol

Source: US Cosmetic Ingredient Review (CIR)