According to Regulations concerning the Hygiene Supervision over Cosmetics, SFDA organized cosmetics experts to carry out review on Phenylethyl Resorcinol, which turns out to be in conformity with the technical requirements of cosmetic raw materials.
If you would like to make comments on this consultation, please call 010-88330535, 010-88330884 or e-mail chenchao@sfda.gov.cn, linqb@sfda.gov.cn.
Basic information:
| INCI name | Phenylethyl Resorcinol |
| CAS | 85-27-8 |
| Intended Use | Whitening |
| Scope | Skin care products |
| Limit | 0.5 % |
| Impurities | Lead ≤ 0.1 mg/kg; mercury ≤ 0.01mg/kg; arsenic ≤ 0.1mg/kg; resorcinol ≤ 10 ppm |
| Microbiological index | Aerobic bacterial count ＜100 CFU/g; Molds and Yeast Count ＜10 CFU/g |
| Precaution | Avoid substantial inhalation and contact with eyes |
| Storage condition | Stored in a sealed container, to avoid exposure to light, heat and humid environment |
| Shelf life | 2 years |
SFDA has released Technical Requirements for Phenylethyl Resorcinol, the contents are as follows:
- the technical requirements for Phenylethyl Resorcinol, including its basic information, physico-chemical properties, identification methods, assay methods of content (purity), examination of impurities, microbiological index, purpose, scope and limits of its application, precautions, storage conditions and shelf life;
- assay methods of Phenylethyl Resorcinol;
- testing methods of resorcinol in cosmetics.
