What is the NOAEL for Ninhydrin?
Ninhydrin has 4 NOAEL studies in the database. The lowest reported value is HCL6S9K23A UNII. Source: openFDA substances.
NOAEL Data
Cosmetic Ingredient
Ninhydrin
Also known as: 4-07-00-02786, BRN 1910963, EINECS 207-618-1, 1,2,3-Indantrione monohydrate, Ninhydrin hydrate (+3 more)
CAS 485-47-2
Ninhydrin (CAS 485-47-2) is a chemical substance. Key regulatory status: cosmetic ingredient cross-reference; source data from EPA ToxValDB, EPA CPDat, AICIS, ILO ICSC.
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noael studies public
NOAEL studies
4
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chemical inventory jurisdictions
Regulatory lists
0
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eu clp annex vi
GHS signal
Not classified
Chemical Identity
CAS, identifiers, formula, and alternate names for the matched substance record.
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DSSTox identifiers
14 fields
Name
Ninhydrin
CAS Number
485-47-2
DTXSID
DTXSID7025716
Molecular Formula
C9H6O4
InChI Key
FEMOMIGRRWSMCU-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Monoisotopic Mass
178.026609
Synonyms
4-07-00-02786BRN 1910963EINECS 207-618-11,2,3-Indantrione monohydrateNinhydrin hydrateUNII-HCL6S9K23A1,2,3-Indantrione, 2-hydrate2,2-Dihydroxyindane-1,3-dione
ICSC Chemical Safety
International Chemical Safety Card hazard and exposure summary.
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ILO/WHO International Chemical Safety Cards
1 records
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Short-term Effects | The substance is irritating to the eyes, skin and respiratory tract. |
| Long-term Effects | Repeated or prolonged contact may cause skin sensitization. |
| Routes of Exposure | The substance can be absorbed into the body by inhalation of its aerosol and by ingestion. |
Functional Uses
Industrial and product-use categories associated with this substance.
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EPA CPDat
1 records
Reducing agent
NOAEL Studies
Toxicology endpoints rendered from public NOAEL study rows.
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NOAEL studies
Showing 4 of 4 studies
| Value | Unit | Endpoint | Route | Species | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HCL6S9K23A | UNII | FDA UNII substance identifier | - | - | openFDA substances |
| HCL6S9K23A | UNII | FDA UNII substance identifier | - | - | openFDA substances |
| HCL6S9K23A | UNII | FDA UNII substance identifier | - | - | openFDA substances |
| HCL6S9K23A | UNII | FDA UNII substance identifier | - | - | openFDA substances |
Showing 4 of 4 studies
Australian Status (AICIS)
Australian industrial chemicals inventory status and applicable conditions.
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AICIS inventory
1 records
Inventory Status
listed
Cosmetic Safety Profile
Same-CAS cosmetic ingredient record for cross-vertical context.
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CosIng / Ingredients DB
EU Status
permitted
Max
-
Category
Reducing Agents
Pharmaceutical Data
Same-CAS pharmaceutical records from drug and bioactivity sources.
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EMBL-EBI ChEMBL
CHEMBL1221925
ChEMBL Phase
Not listed
Adverse Events
0
Bioactivity
3
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Ninhydrin used in cosmetics?
Yes, Ninhydrin is also indexed as a cosmetic ingredient under the name NINHYDRIN. View the full cosmetic safety profile on the ingredient page for detailed safety data, SCCS opinions, and regulatory status.
Where does the safety data for Ninhydrin come from?
Safety data is sourced from EPA ToxValDB, EPA CPDat, AICIS (Australian Industrial Chemicals Introduction Scheme), EPA DSSTox, ILO/WHO ICSC, CosIng / Ingredients DB, ChEMBL / DailyMed. All data traces to primary regulatory sources and is updated from official government databases.
Is Ninhydrin used outside industrial chemicals?
Ninhydrin also appears in cosmetics, pharmaceutical databases.