Acetone oxime
Safety score · 0–100
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About
A chemical intermediate used in industrial applications including resin synthesis and as an antioxidant. Its use in cosmetics is limited, and it carries some skin absorption concerns.
Acetone Oxime (also called 2-propanone oxime or acetoxime; CH3-C(=NOH)-CH3) is formed from the reaction of acetone with hydroxylamine. It is used as an intermediate in chemical synthesis, particularly in the manufacture of pesticides and pharmaceuticals, and as an antioxidant and corrosion inhibitor. Skin absorption has been documented, and it may cause mild skin sensitization. IARC has not classified acetone oxime for carcinogenicity, but its primary uses are industrial rather than cosmetic. Limited data exist for long-term topical cosmetic use.
Skin benefits
- May function as an antioxidant in formulations
- Limited documented skin benefits in cosmetic context
Known concerns
- Skin absorption documented
- Mild skin sensitization potential
- Limited long-term cosmetic safety data
- Industrial chemical with limited cosmetic history
References
EU CosIng database
European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry — regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.
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