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HYDROXYACETOPHENONE
Score:
Data: Limited
- Other Concerns
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- About the Chemical
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Non-reproductive organ system toxicity (low) and Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs) (low)
Cancer 
Cancer: Ingredients linked to cancer in government, industry or academic studies or assessments.
Developmental & Reproductive Toxicity
Developmental and reproductive toxicity: Ingredients linked to developmental and reproductive toxicity, a broad class of health effects that range from infertility and reproductive organ cancers to birth defects and developmental delays in children.
Allergies & Immunotoxicity
Allergies and immunotoxicity: Ingredients linked to harm to the immune system, a class of health problems that manifest as allergic reactions or an impaired capacity to fight disease and repair damaged tissue in the body.
Products with this Ingredient
| mask | 75 products |
| foundation | 60 products |
| beach & sport sunscreen | 33 products |
| facial moisturizer/treatment | 24 products |
| concealer | 17 products |
| serums & essences | 15 products |
| moisturizer with SPF | 15 products |
| facial cleanser | 9 products |
| moisturizer | 7 products |
| shampoo | 5 products |
| exfoliant/scrub | 5 products |
| toners/astringents | 5 products |
| around-eye cream | 4 products |
| CC cream | 4 products |
| baby sunscreen | 4 products |
| lip plumper | 4 products |
| body wash/cleanser | 3 products |
| bronzer/highlighter | 3 products |
| body firming lotion | 3 products |
| lipstick | 3 products |
| shaving cream | 3 products |
| makeup primer | 3 products |
| mouthwash | 2 products |
| baby lotion | 1 products |
| baby shampoo | 1 products |
| baby bubble bath | 1 products |
| hand cream | 1 products |
| makeup remover | 1 products |
| baby soap | 1 products |
| body oil | 1 products |
Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs)
| Concern | Reference |
|---|---|
| REACH registration: causes serious eye irritation. | European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) 2020. GHS Data from ECHA Website. Appears as: chemical_names: HYDROXYACETOPHENONE; cas_numbers: 99-93-4 |
| CLP notification: causes skin irritation. | European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) 2020. GHS Data from ECHA Website. Appears as: chemical_names: HYDROXYACETOPHENONE; cas_numbers: 99-93-4 |
Allergies/immunotoxicity
| Concern | Reference |
|---|---|
| Contact dermatitis reported in a human case report. | Tatiana Sanz-Sánchez, Ricardo Valverde Garrido, Paola Maldonado Cid & Rosa M Díaz-Díaz. 2018. Allergic contact dermatitis caused by hydroxyacetophenone in a face cream. Contact dermatitis 78(2), 174-175. |
Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive)
| Concern | Reference |
|---|---|
| CLP notification: harmful if swallowed. | European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) 2020. GHS Data from ECHA Website. Appears as: chemical_names: HYDROXYACETOPHENONE; cas_numbers: 99-93-4 |
Ecotoxicology
| Concern | Reference |
|---|---|
| REACH registration: harmful to aquatic life with long lasting effects. | European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) 2020. GHS Data from ECHA Website. Appears as: chemical_names: HYDROXYACETOPHENONE; cas_numbers: 99-93-4 |
Data Sources
- European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) 2020. GHS Data from ECHA Website. Appears as: chemical_names: HYDROXYACETOPHENONE; cas_numbers: 99-93-4
- Tatiana Sanz-Sánchez, Ricardo Valverde Garrido, Paola Maldonado Cid & Rosa M Díaz-Díaz. 2018. Allergic contact dermatitis caused by hydroxyacetophenone in a face cream. Contact dermatitis 78(2), 174-175.
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