HYDROQUINONE
Hydroquinone
Key data
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Record details
INCI glossary name
HYDROQUINONE
Chemical name
Hydroquinone
Maximum concentration
0.02% (after mixing for use)
Other restrictions
Professional use
Warnings
- For professional use only
- Avoid skin contact
- Read directions for use carefully
Regulatory information
Regulation
(EC) 2013/344
SCCS opinions
Opinion on The Use of Benzoyl Peroxide (BPO), Hydroquinone (HQ), Hydroquinone methylether (MEHQ) in artificial nail systems,Opinion concerning Hydroquinone (1,4-Dihydroxybenzene) as a Hair Dye Constituent,Foreseeable use of hair dyes
Identified ingredients
HYDROQUINONE,
CMR
Carcinogenic Cat. 2(),Mutagenic Cat. 2()
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