Resorcinol Ingredient Allergy Safety Information

What is it?

Resorcinol is a chemical substance used as an anti-acne treatment, antiseptic, and anti-itch ingredient. It is also an additive found

in a variety of industrial and personal care products.

How can I avoid it?

Since resorcinol is used in medications, individuals who are allergic to resorcinol should inform their healthcare providers of their

allergy. The labels of all medications and the cosmetics listed earlier should be read carefully to avoid resorcinol-containing products.

Persons involved in the workplace with the production of any of the products listed below may be exposed to resorcinol. In addition,

allergic individuals should avoid products for skin application of oral medications that contain hexylresorcinol and resorcinol

monoacetate.

Skin contact with resorcinol is required for it to cause a rash. Discontinuation of exposure to products containing resorcinol should

result in improvement and/or resolution of your dermatitis. By law, all products made in the U.S. for topical use have the ingredients

listed either on the product package or the box that contains it, so check the labeling of your skincare products for this ingredient.

If there is not enough information, ask your pharmacist or retailer, or contact the company directly. At work, request a Safety Data

Sheet (SDS) to help identify potential sources of exposure.

Uses:

Skincare products/Cosmetics:

Facial peels
Hair care products – anti-dandruff
Hair colorants/“Permanents-relaxers” hair bleaching
Makeups including lipsticks
Moisturizers/Lotions
Powders/Sprays
Shampoos/Conditioners
Shaving products
Soaps/Cleansers/Household detergents
Sunscreens

Topical medications (prescription and over-the-counter):

Acne medication
Anesthetics
Antiseptics and disinfectants
Castellani paint
Corn and callus products
Creams, ointments, solutions
Eczema and psoriasis treatments
Foot and other powders
Nasal decongestants
Chinese medications
Wart treatments
Wound dressings

Industrial/Manufacturing/Construction uses:

Explosives
Leather tanning
Photocopying, photographic, and duplicating solutions
UV absorber in resins
Rubber
Production of diazo dyes in textiles
Skin marker

Other names for resorcinol:

• 1,3-Benzenediol

• m-Dihydroxybenzene

• 3-Hydroxyphenol

• Oxidation Base 31

• m-Phenylenediol

• Resorcin

Potential cross-reacting/co-reacting substances:

• Phenol

• Hexylresorcinol

• Balsam of Peru

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Dimethoxytolyl Propylresorcinol

Hexylresorcinol

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Hydroquinone Monobenzylether

Phenylethyl Resorcinol

Tert-Butylhydroquinone (Tbhq)

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