2-Methyl-4-Hydroxypyrrolidine

INCI: 2-METHYL-4-HYDROXYPYRROLIDINE

CAS Number
54594-07-1 (2-methyl-4-pyrrolidinol)
Function
Skin Conditioning – Miscellaneous
Safety Rating
MODERATE

Regulatory Status

🇪🇺 EU Status permitted
🇺🇸 US Status permitted
US Notes Not specifically restricted by FDA; no CIR final report identified

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Safety Data

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

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Expert Verdict

Synthetic ingredient with limited publicly available toxicological data; confirm supplier has comprehensive safety documentation.

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Concern Level: Moderate

Frequently Asked Questions

Is 2-Methyl-4-Hydroxypyrrolidine safe in cosmetics?

Synthetic ingredient with limited publicly available toxicological data; confirm supplier has comprehensive safety documentation. The EU classifies 2-Methyl-4-Hydroxypyrrolidine as "permitted". Safety rating: MODERATE.

Is 2-Methyl-4-Hydroxypyrrolidine allowed in the EU?

2-Methyl-4-Hydroxypyrrolidine EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does 2-Methyl-4-Hydroxypyrrolidine do in cosmetics?

2-Methyl-4-Hydroxypyrrolidine functions as: Skin Conditioning – Miscellaneous. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 54594-07-1 (2-methyl-4-pyrrolidinol).

What is the Margin of Safety for 2-Methyl-4-Hydroxypyrrolidine?

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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