Functional Roles
Industries Served
GHS / SDS Safety
Danger
Environmental Hazard
Irritant
Corrosive
- H302 (96.4%): Harmful if swallowed [Warning Acute toxicity, oral]
- H315 (50%): Causes skin irritation [Warning Skin corrosion/irritation]
- H319 (50%): Causes serious eye irritation [Warning Serious eye damage/eye irritation]
- H318 (50%): Causes serious eye damage [Danger Serious eye damage/eye irritation]
- H411 (50%): Toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects [Hazardous to the aquatic environment, long-term hazard]
- H302 (50%): Harmful if swallowed [Warning Acute toxicity, oral]
- H318 (92.9%): Causes serious eye damage [Danger Serious eye damage/eye irritation]
- H411 (96.4%): Toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects [Hazardous to the aquatic environment, long-term hazard]
- H314 (50%): Causes severe skin burns and eye damage [Danger Skin corrosion/irritation]
Chemical Identity
| CAS Number | 85-27-8 |
| IUPAC Name | 4-(1-phenylethyl)benzene-1,3-diol |
| InChI Key | PQSXNIMHIHYFEE-UHFFFAOYSA-N |
| PubChem CID | 11171903 |
| INCI Name | PHENYLETHYL RESORCINOL |
Synonyms & Trade Names
Full Description
A potent skin-brightening and antioxidant ingredient that helps reduce hyperpigmentation, even out skin tone, and protect against oxidative stress. Commonly