Chemical Substance - Hydroquinone monoethyl ether
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Hydroquinone monoethyl ether
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The presence of this ingredient without conditions on the List of Prohibited and Restricted Cosmetic Ingredients (the Cosmetic Ingredient Hotlist) indicates that there are potential safety issues. This ingredient cannot be used in topical natural health products without the submission of additional evidence for safety.
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Non-medicinal
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Hydroquinone monoethyl ether is a derivative of hydroquinone, listed on the Prescription Drug List for human use as follows: Hydroquinone or its derivatives, when sold in a concentration greater than 2% in preparations for topical use on the skin.
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