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Data: Fair

Hydroxyacetophenone

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Other Concerns

Non-reproductive organ system toxicity (low) and Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs) (low)

SYNONYMS

● PICEOL
● P-OXYACETOPHENONE
● METHYL-P-HYDROXYPHENYL KETONE
● P-HYDROXYPHENYL METHYL KETONE
● 1-(4-HYDROXYPHENYL)ETHANONE
● P-HYDROXYACETOPHENONE
● 4-HYDROKSYACETOFENOL (POLISH)
● ETHANONE, 1-(4-HYDROXYPHENYL)- (9CI)
● ACETOPHENONE, P-HYDROXY-
● HYDROXYACETOPHENONE

This ingredient is not currently on EWG's Skin Deep Restricted or Unacceptable Lists.

Common concerns

See how this product scores for common concerns.

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

Ingredient concerns

  • CONCERNS
  • DATA SOURCES

Products with this Ingredient

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anti-aging24 products
around-eye cream78 products
daily use with SPF115 products
facial moisturizer/treatment233 products
after sun product7 products
makeup primer43 products
facial cleanser88 products
shaving cream16 products
moisturizer110 products
serums & essences158 products
mask476 products
lip plumper6 products
toners/astringents33 products
exfoliant/scrub43 products
baby sunscreen12 products
recreational sunscreen69 products
body wash/cleanser37 products
CC cream65 products
body firming lotion45 products
body oil2 products
concealer169 products
setting powder/spray18 products
mouthwash5 products
eye makeup remover6 products
shampoo42 products
conditioner21 products
sunless tanning4 products
foundation287 products
baby shampoo7 products
baby soap6 products
detangler2 products
baby lotion18 products
bronzer/highlighter36 products
lip gloss10 products
bubble bath8 products
pore strips9 products
beard cleanser1 products
baby wipes20 products
hair treatment/serum19 products
styling gel/lotion8 products
hair styling aid13 products
after shave5 products
lipstick42 products
makeup remover18 products
hand cream27 products
shaving cream (men's)1 products
eye shadow44 products
eye liner3 products
brow liner18 products
mascara32 products
depilatory2 products
muscle/joint soreness2 products
facial powder10 products
foot odor control5 products
foot moisturizer4 products
Facial Sun Care13 products
blush18 products
antiperspirant/deodorant6 products
skin fading/lightener6 products
liquid hand soap72 products
BB cream9 products
Eye Shadow Primers2 products
Oils & Serums10 products
damaged skin treatment1 products
bar soap2 products
hair spray2 products
beard care2 products
hand sanitizer1 products
lip balm9 products
acne treatment2 products
bath oil/salts/soak1 products
Exfoliants5 products
Face Wipes1 products
body spray4 products
baby bubble bath1 products
Under Eye Concealers3 products
Dry Shampoo and Hair Powders4 products
Lip Stain3 products
hair removal waxes1 products
hair color and bleaching5 products
hair-loss treatment1 products
Preshave Preparations4 products
Eczema OTC1 products

Allergies/immunotoxicity

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CONCERN REFERENCE
One or more human case studies show equivocal dermal or allergenic effectsAllergic contact dermatitis caused by hydroxyacetophenone in a face cream(2018-02-01)

Ecotoxicology

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CONCERN REFERENCE
Wildlife and environmental toxicityEuropean Chemicals Agency (ECHA)

Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs)

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CONCERN REFERENCE
Limited evidence of irritationEuropean Chemicals Agency (ECHA)
Limited evidence of irritationEuropean Chemicals Agency (ECHA)

Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive)

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CONCERN REFERENCE
Classified as toxic or harmful.European Chemicals Agency (ECHA)
  • Allergic contact dermatitis caused by hydroxyacetophenone in a face cream(2018-02-01)
  • European Chemicals Agency (ECHA)

Understanding scores

Cosmetics and personal care products are not required to be tested for safety before being allowed on the market. The Skin Deep® scoring system was designed to help the public understand whether a product is safe to use or whether it contains ingredients of concern.

Every product and ingredient in Skin Deep gets a two-part score – one for hazard and one for data availability. The safest products score well by both measures, with a low hazard rating and a fair or better data availability rating.


HOW WE DETERMINE SCORES

Hazard score

The Skin Deep ingredient hazard score, from 1 to 10, reflects known and suspected hazards linked to the ingredients. The EWG Verified® mark means a product meets EWG’s strictest criteria for transparency and health.

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WEIGHT-OF-EVIDENCE APPROACH

A product’s hazard score is not an average of the ingredients’ hazard scores. It is calculated using a weight-of-evidence approach that factors in all of the hazards or health impacts associated with the ingredients.

Data availability

The Skin Deep data availability rating reflects the number of scientific studies about the product or ingredient in the published scientific literature.

NONE LIMITED FAIR GOOD ROBUST
Low Availability
Moderate Availability
High Availability
NONE

Ingredients have not been assessed.

LIMITED-FAIR

There is only a modest volume of research.

GOOD-ROBUST

Ingredients have been studied extensively.

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