Ingredient

Hydroquinone methylether / Mequinol

⚠ EU Restricted

Identification

CAS Number 150-76-5
EINECS / EC 205-769-8
CosIng Ref 28110
Chemical Name 4-methoxyphenol
IUPAC Name
Formula C7H8O2
Mol. Weight 124.14 g/mol
SMILES COC1=CC=C(C=C1)O
InChIKey NWVVVBRKAWDGAB-UHFFFAOYSA-N

Function & Classification

EU Regulatory Status

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⚠ Restricted — EU Reg. 1223/2009 III
Max Leave-on 0.02%
Conditions of Use For professional use only Avoid skin contact Read directions for use carefully

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