Moderate Cosmetic Ingredient

16-Beta Methyl Estradiolpropanoate

INCI: 16-BETA METHYL ESTRADIOLPROPANOATE

CAS Number
Not listed in CosIng entry (Ref 98002); related MEP: 345295-00-3
Function
Skin conditioning, emollient, skin protecting
Safety Rating
MODERATE

Regulatory Status

🇪🇺 EU Status prohibited
🇺🇸 US Status permitted
US Notes FDA prohibits hormonal ingredients in OTC cosmetics; MEP is positioned as non-hormonal

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Safety Data

Margin of Safety (MoS)
not established
Dermal Absorption
low
Sensitization
low

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Expert Verdict

Animal/synthetic origin ; estradiol derivative - high regulatory scrutiny risk in both EU and US markets; verify prohibition status before formulating

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Concern Level: Moderate

Frequently Asked Questions

Is 16-Beta Methyl Estradiolpropanoate safe in cosmetics?

Animal/synthetic origin ; estradiol derivative - high regulatory scrutiny risk in both EU and US markets; verify prohibition status before formulating The EU classifies 16-Beta Methyl Estradiolpropanoate as "prohibited". Safety rating: MODERATE.

Is 16-Beta Methyl Estradiolpropanoate allowed in the EU?

16-Beta Methyl Estradiolpropanoate EU regulatory status: prohibited. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does 16-Beta Methyl Estradiolpropanoate do in cosmetics?

16-Beta Methyl Estradiolpropanoate functions as: Skin conditioning, emollient, skin protecting. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not listed in CosIng entry (Ref 98002); related MEP: 345295-00-3.

What is the Margin of Safety for 16-Beta Methyl Estradiolpropanoate?

not established The Margin of Safety (MoS) is calculated using SCCS methodology. A MoS above 100 is generally considered safe. Use the MoS Calculator tool to calculate MoS for your specific formulation and product category.

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