3,4-Methylenedioxybenzyl Methylsulfone

INCI: 3,4-METHYLENEDIOXYBENZYL METHYLSULFONE

CAS Number
861151-31-7
Function
Antioxidant, Bleaching (skin lightening), Skin Conditioning
Safety Rating
MODERATE

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status permitted
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status permitted
US Notes Not specifically restricted by FDA; no CIR monograph identified

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Safety Data

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

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Expert Verdict

Synthetic ingredient with thin safety dossier; not for fragrance use. Formulators should request supplier safety data before use.

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Concern Level: Moderate

Frequently Asked Questions

Is 3,4-Methylenedioxybenzyl Methylsulfone safe in cosmetics?

Synthetic ingredient with thin safety dossier; not for fragrance use. Formulators should request supplier safety data before use. The EU classifies 3,4-Methylenedioxybenzyl Methylsulfone as "permitted". Safety rating: MODERATE.

Is 3,4-Methylenedioxybenzyl Methylsulfone allowed in the EU?

3,4-Methylenedioxybenzyl Methylsulfone EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does 3,4-Methylenedioxybenzyl Methylsulfone do in cosmetics?

3,4-Methylenedioxybenzyl Methylsulfone functions as: Antioxidant, Bleaching (skin lightening), Skin Conditioning. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 861151-31-7.

What is the Margin of Safety for 3,4-Methylenedioxybenzyl Methylsulfone?

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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