What regulatory lists include Melanin?
Melanin appears on 1 regulatory/inventory list including Canada; Personal care; Substances in PCP - Canada (4/2014). Source: EPA CPDat.
Cosmetic Ingredient
Melanin
Also known as: 3,8-Dimethyl-2,7-dihydrobenzo[1,2,3-cd:4,5,6-c'd']diindole-4,5,9,10-tetrone
CAS 8049-97-6
Melanin (CAS 8049-97-6) is a chemical substance. Key regulatory status: 1 regulatory/inventory list, cosmetic ingredient cross-reference; source data from EPA CPDat, AICIS.
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noael studies public
NOAEL studies
0
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chemical inventory jurisdictions
Regulatory lists
1
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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
7 fields
Name
Melanin
CAS Number
8049-97-6
DTXSID
DTXSID301001278
Molecular Formula
C18H10N2O4
InChI Key
XUMBMVFBXHLACL-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Monoisotopic Mass
318.064057
Synonyms
3,8-Dimethyl-2,7-dihydrobenzo[1,2,3-cd:4,5,6-c'd']diindole-4,5,9,10-tetrone
Functional Uses
Industrial and product-use categories associated with this substance.
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EPA CPDat
3 records
HumectantSoftener and conditioner
Regulatory Lists
Inventory, screening, and regulatory list matches from public chemical databases.
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EPA CPDat
1 records
| List | Keyword | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Canada; Personal care; Substances in PCP - Canada (4/2014) | Government of Canada | CPCat |
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
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-
Category
Antioxidant
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Melanin used in cosmetics?
Yes, Melanin is also indexed as a cosmetic ingredient under the name Melanin. 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 Melanin come from?
Safety data is sourced from EPA CPDat, AICIS (Australian Industrial Chemicals Introduction Scheme), EPA DSSTox, CosIng / Ingredients DB. All data traces to primary regulatory sources and is updated from official government databases.
Is Melanin used outside industrial chemicals?
Melanin also appears in cosmetics databases.