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Fragrance

P-ISOPROPYLPHENOL

CAS 99-89-8
10

Safety score · 0–100

Avoid

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

A simple alkylphenol — PubChem flags it as corrosive (H314) and harmful by skin, oral and inhalation routes. Not appropriate for leave-on cosmetic use.

Function

PERFUMING

Skin benefits

  • Used as a fragrance/intermediate at trace levels

Known concerns

  • GHS05 H314 — causes severe skin burns and eye damage
  • GHS07 H302/H312/H332 — harmful by all routes
  • Phenolic — high reactivity and toxicity
  • Inappropriate for leave-on cosmetic exposure

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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