Is 2-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid safe in cosmetics?
2-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid has a safety rating of "EXCELLENT" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
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Cosmetic Ingredient
2-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid
Also known as: UNII-6MW60CB71P
2-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid (CAS 86404-04-8) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Softener and conditioner. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database. Same-CAS public records also appear in industrial chemical safety data.
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Function
Softener and conditioner
Safety Rating
EXCELLENT
Chemistry & Identifiers
EC Number
617-849-3
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
Permitted; CIR has reviewed the broader ascorbic acid ether/ester class and found them safe in current practices of use
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for 2-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid.
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ECHA REACH Registration
European Chemicals Agency REACH dossier and Substances of Very High Concern listing.
Registration Type
Full
Tonnage Band
10 - 100 tonnes
Substance Type
SUBSTANCE
SVHC Candidate
No
Function Categories & List Membership
Cosmetic/Chemical Function Categories
Softener and conditioner
Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for 2-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid.
Known Synonyms
UNII-6MW60CB71P
Chemical Function
Softener and conditioner
Australian Status
AICIS status: listed_with_terms
Specific information requirements: Obligations to provide information apply. These obligations are: 1. A person introducing this chemical must tell us in writing within 28 calendar days if any of the following circumstances have occurred in relation to their introduction (importation or manufacture): a. the introduction volume of the chemical exceeds 1...
Frequently Asked Questions
Is 2-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid allowed in the EU?
2-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does 2-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid do in cosmetics?
2-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid functions as: Softener and conditioner. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 86404-04-8.
Is 2-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid used outside cosmetics?
2-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid also appears in industrial chemical safety data. The cross-vertical cards on this page render same-CAS public rows from the matched databases.
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