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SCCS – Opinion on the safety of Acetophenone (CAS No. 98-86-2, EC No. 202-708-7) Opinion being finalised Expert opinion Details Publication date: 4 May 2026 Author: Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety (SCCS) Description: SCCS members: U. Bernauer, L. Bodin, Q. Chaudhry, P.J. Coenraads (Chairperson), J. Ezendam, E. Gaffet, C. L. Galli, E. Panteri, V. Rogiers, Ch. Rousselle, M. Stepnik, T. Vanhaecke, S. Wijnhoven SCCS external experts: E. Benfenati, N. Cabaton, E. Corsini, Ch. Delmaar, A. Koutsodimou, H. Louro, W. Uter,…
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The Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety (SCCS) has adopted an opinion on the safety of Acetophenone when used as a constituent of natural complex substances in cosmetic products. The opinion concludes that Acetophenone is safe at concentrations up to 100 ppm (0.01%) in finished cosmetic products, considering other exposure sources.
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