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Hydroxyethoxy­phenyl Butanone, Hepb

CAS 569646-79-3 ·

KR South Korea (MFDS)

No specific rule on file.

EU European Union (CosIng)

Approved preservative Annex V/60

Maximum: 0.7 %

Conditions: Product type: Allowed for use as a preservative in rinse off, oral care and leave-on cosmetic products at a maximum concentration of 0,7 % in ready for use preparation.

Source: EU CosIng — Annex V · checked Oct 16, 2026

US United States (FDA)

No specific rule on file. The FDA regulates few cosmetic ingredients by name; no rule does not mean approval.

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HYDROXYETHOXY­PHENYL BUTANONE, HEPB

Information only, not medical advice. Rules change — always check the linked official source. If you are pregnant, have a skin condition or allergies, ask a dermatologist or pharmacist.

Frequently asked questions

Is Hydroxyethoxy­phenyl Butanone, Hepb banned in the European Union?

In the EU's CosIng records it is listed as “Approved preservative” (EU CosIng — Annex V). The maximum allowed is 0.7 %. It is allowed for that use within the stated conditions.

Is Hydroxyethoxy­phenyl Butanone, Hepb banned in South Korea?

We found no specific rule for it in Korea's MFDS records. That is not an approval or a safety statement.

Is Hydroxyethoxy­phenyl Butanone, Hepb allowed in cosmetics in the U.S.?

We found no specific rule for it in the FDA's records. That is not an approval or a safety statement.

What is the CAS number of Hydroxyethoxy­phenyl Butanone, Hepb?

CAS 569646-79-3 (from official records).

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