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(4-Phenylbutyl)phosphinic acid

CAS 86552-32-1
25

Safety score · 0–100

Caution

Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.

A phenylbutyl phosphinic acid — an organophosphorus compound from a class associated with corrosivity and inappropriate for cosmetic use. Not a CIR-reviewed cosmetic ingredient.

Skin benefits

  • Specialty phosphinic acid — limited cosmetic use case

Known concerns

  • Phosphinic acid chemistry — corrosive, severe skin/eye damage potential
  • Phenyl-alkyl phosphinic acids have organotin-adjacent toxicology profile
  • Inappropriate for cosmetic use
  • No CIR safety assessment

References

EU

EU CosIng database

European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry: regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.

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