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Dehydroacetic Acid

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Other Concerns

Non-reproductive organ system toxicity (low) and Occupational hazards (high)

SYNONYMS

● 2H-PYRAN-2,4(3H)-DIONE, 3-ACETYL-6-METHYL-
● 3-ACETYL-4-HYDROXY-6-METHYL-2H-PYRAN-2-ONE
● 3-ACETYL-6-METHYL- 2H-PYRAN-2,4(3H)-DIONE
● 3-ACETYL-6-METHYL-2H-PYRAN-2,4(3H)-DIONE ION(1-)
● 3-ACETYL-6-METHYL-2H-PYRAN-2,4(3H)-DIONE, ION(1-),
● DEHYDROACETIC ACID
● ION(1-), 3-ACETYL-6-METHYL-2H-PYRAN-2,4(3H)-DIONE

Restricted

Restricted: EWG VERIFIED products cannot contain this ingredient without adequate substantiation


Dehydroacetic acid is a synthetic preservative.

Common concerns

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  • LOW
    Cancer
  • LOW
    Allergies & Immunotoxicity
  • LOW
    Developmental and Reproductive Toxicity
  • LOW
    Use Restrictions

Ingredient concerns

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Products with this Ingredient

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foundation187 products
shampoo140 products
conditioner127 products
moisturizer92 products
body wash/cleanser78 products
facial moisturizer/treatment76 products
facial cleanser61 products
hair treatment/serum60 products
lipstick55 products
serums & essences45 products
mask43 products
concealer43 products
exfoliant/scrub37 products
hair styling aide37 products
lip gloss34 products
setting powder/spray31 products
bronzer/highlighter29 products
daily use with SPF29 products
makeup remover28 products
liquid hand soap28 products
blush27 products
eye shadow26 products
around-eye cream24 products
lip balm24 products
hand cream22 products
facial powder17 products
brow liner16 products
baby wipes15 products
eye liner14 products
makeup primer14 products
glitter14 products
sunless tanning12 products
toners/astringents10 products
bar soap9 products
styling gel/lotion8 products
mascara8 products
CC cream8 products
bath oil/salts/soak6 products
facial cleansing wipes6 products
makeup removing wipes5 products
body firming lotion4 products
hair color and bleaching4 products
baby soap4 products
recreational sunscreen4 products
4 products
beard care4 products
anti-aging3 products
shaving cream (men's)3 products
body spray3 products
detangler3 products
baby shampoo3 products
hair spray3 products
bubble bath3 products
shaving cream2 products
antiperspirant/deodorant2 products
styling mousse/foam2 products
BB cream2 products
cuticle treatment2 products
foot moisturizer1 products
foot cleansing1 products
nail treatment1 products
after shave1 products
eye makeup remover1 products
lip plumper1 products
skin fading/lightener1 products
baby lotion1 products
muscle/joint soreness1 products
baby bubble bath1 products
beard cleanser1 products
baby sunscreen1 products
fragrance for men1 products
vapor rubs1 products
body cleansing wipes1 products
damaged skin treatment1 products
mouthwash1 products

Occupational hazards

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CONCERN REFERENCE
Allowed workplace exposures restricted to low dosesCPS&Q - Classification & Labelling

Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive)

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CONCERN REFERENCE
Classified as toxic or harmfulCPS&Q - Classification & Labelling
Classified as not expected to be potentially toxic or harmfulEnvironment Canada Domestic Substance List

Data gaps

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CONCERN REFERENCE
Risk assessment method deficiencies and data gaps - Maximum reported "as used" concentration is basis of safety assessment by industry safety panel (Cosmetic Ingredient Review, CIR) - implicit safe concentration limit in productCosmetic Ingredient Review Assessments
1538 studies in PubMed science library may include information on the toxicity of this chemicalNLM PubMed

Multiple, additive exposure sources

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CONCERN REFERENCE
Designated as safe for general or specific, limited use in foodFDA Everything Added to Food

Informational

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CONCERN REFERENCE
Industry or government recommendations for safe use: restrictions on concentration, impurities, product types, or manufacturing methods - anyCosmetic Ingredient Review Assessments

Ecotoxicology

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CONCERN REFERENCE
Not suspected to be an environmental toxinEnvironment Canada Domestic Substance List

Persistence and bioaccumulation

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CONCERN REFERENCE
Not suspected to be persistentEnvironment Canada Domestic Substance List
Not suspected to be bioaccumulativeEnvironment Canada Domestic Substance List
  • CPS&Q (Consumer Products Safety & Quality) formely known as ECB (European Chemicals Bureau). 2008. Classification and Labelling: Chemicals: Annex VI of Directive 67/548/EEC through the 31st ATP.
  • EC (Environment Canada). 2008. Domestic Substances List Categorization. Canadian Environmental Protection Act (CEPA) Environmental Registry.
  • CIR (Cosmetic Ingredient Review). 2006. CIR Compendium, containing abstracts, discussions, and conclusions of CIR cosmetic ingredient safety assessments. Washington DC.
  • NLM (National Library of Medicine). 2012. PubMed online scientific bibliography data. http://www.pubmed.gov.
  • FDA (U.S. Food and Drug Administration). 2008. EAFUS [Everything Added to Food]: A Food Additive Database. FDA Office of Food Safety and Applied Nutrition.

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