Allantoin Galacturonic Acid

INCI: ALLANTOIN GALACTURONIC ACID

CAS Number
5119-24-4
Function
Skin Conditioning, Skin Protecting, Soothing
Safety Rating
GOOD

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status permitted
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status permitted
US Notes CIR Expert Panel concluded safe for cosmetic use (2010); allantoin itself is FDA-approved as OTC skin protectant at 0.5โ€“2%

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Safety Data

Margin of Safety (MoS)
adequate
Dermal Absorption
moderate
Sensitization
low

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Expert Verdict

Complex ingredient containing approximately 41.6% allantoin and 58.4% galacturonic acid; CIR-approved for safety with some data gaps at specific use concentrations, though galacturonic acid is FDA GRAS as a pectin component.

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Concern Level: Low

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Allantoin Galacturonic Acid safe in cosmetics?

Complex ingredient containing approximately 41.6% allantoin and 58.4% galacturonic acid; CIR-approved for safety with some data gaps at specific use concentrations, though galacturonic acid is FDA GRAS as a pectin component. The EU classifies Allantoin Galacturonic Acid as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.

Is Allantoin Galacturonic Acid allowed in the EU?

Allantoin Galacturonic Acid EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Allantoin Galacturonic Acid do in cosmetics?

Allantoin Galacturonic Acid functions as: Skin Conditioning, Skin Protecting, Soothing. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 5119-24-4.

What is the Margin of Safety for Allantoin Galacturonic Acid?

adequate 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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