Is Aquaporin Booster safe in cosmetics?
Aquaporin Booster has a safety rating of "GOOD" in our database. EU status: restricted. US status: permitted.
Aquaporin Booster
Also known as: Erythrol, EINECS 205-737-3, Erythritol, meso-, UNII-RA96B954X6, (2R,3S)-butane-1,2,3,4-tetrol (+13 more)
INCI: ERYTHRITOL
Aquaporin Booster (CAS 149-32-6) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Humectant, moisturising agent, and skin conditioning agent. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: restricted, max 16%. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database. Same-CAS public records also appear in industrial chemical safety and pharmaceutical data.
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Auto-generated CPSR Part A draft with source citations
Function
Humectant, moisturising agent, and skin conditioning agent
Safety Rating
GOOD
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
restricted
EU Max Conc.
16%
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
CIR (Cosmetic Ingredient Review) safety assessment has been published for erythritol as a standalone cosmetic ingredient
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Aquaporin Booster.
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Dermal Penetration Profile
Skin absorption and penetration characteristics of Aquaporin Booster, relevant to systemic exposure and MoS calculations.
Absorption %
1-3%
Penetration Level
surface
Penetration Depth
stratum corneum
Molecular Weight
122.1 Da
Log P
-2.8
Systemic Absorption
minimal
Topical Bioavailability
0.5-2%
Safety Margin Factor
low
Source: Cosmetic Science
EPA ToxValDB — Toxicity Values
3 toxicity values from EPA ToxValDB (aggregated from CCTE, HPV, ToxRefDB, IRIS, and other regulatory dossiers).
| Endpoint | Value | Species | Route | Duration | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NOAEL | =710 mg/kg-day | Human | oral | chronic | EFSA |
| NOAEL | =710 mg/kg-day | Human | oral | chronic | EFSA |
| NOAEL | =710 mg/kg-day | Human | oral | chronic | EFSA |
ECHA REACH Registration
European Chemicals Agency REACH dossier and Substances of Very High Concern listing.
Registration Type
Full
Tonnage Band
100 - 1,000 tonnes
Substance Type
SUBSTANCE
SVHC Candidate
No
Additional Ingredient Properties
10 property records from structured ingredient metadata.
acne
{"cas_number": "149-32-6", "anti_acne_mechanism": "anti_inflammatory", "comedogenicity_rating_0_to_5": "0-1", "acne_type_efficacy": "inflammatory", "sebum_reduction_pct_clinical": "0-5", "prescription_required_usa": "No", "otc_drug_monograph_category": "No", "max_otc_concentration_pct": "No limit", "japan_quasi_drug_anti_acne": "No", "korea_functional_cosmetic_acne": "No", "eu_cosmetic_restriction…
anti_pollution
{"cas_number": "149-32-6", "ingredient_class": "other", "primary_mechanism": "barrier_reinforcement", "pollution_types_targeted": "PM2_5", "IR_A_protection": "no", "visible_light_protection": "no", "digital_screen_protection_claim": "no", "PAH_neutralization": "no", "ozone_protection": "no", "mitochondrial_protection": "no", "Nrf2_activation": "no", "AhR_pathway_modulation": "no", "NF_kB_inhibitio…
baby_pediatric
{"cas_number": "149-32-6", "ingredient_class": "moisturizer_baby", "pediatric_safety_rating": "excellent", "minimum_age_months": "0", "neonatal_safe": "yes", "premature_infant_safe": "yes", "skin_barrier_maturity_consideration": "Sugar alcohol, GRAS", "transepidermal_absorption_risk_pediatric": "low", "systemic_exposure_concern_pediatric": "low", "dose_per_kg_body_weight_concern": "Humectant penet…
comedogenicity_detail
{"comedogenicity_rating": "0", "irritancy_rating": "0", "skin_type_suitability": "all,oily,dry,combination,normal", "acne_safe": "yes", "source": "Humectant"}
cost_pricing
{"cost_tier": "budget", "estimated_cost_per_kg_usd_low": "5", "estimated_cost_per_kg_usd_high": "10", "natural_premium_markup_pct": "0", "organic_certified_premium_pct": "0", "supply_chain_volatility": "low", "primary_source_region": "China", "bulk_discount_threshold_kg": "500", "seasonal_price_variation": "low", "commodity_or_specialty": "commodity", "substitute_ingredients": "Xylitol, Sorbitol",…
dermal_absorption
{"molecular_weight_da": "122.1", "log_p_value": "-2.8", "skin_penetration_level": "surface", "penetration_depth": "stratum corneum", "absorption_pct": "1-3", "systemic_absorption": "minimal", "penetration_enhancer": "no", "occlusion_effect": "no", "vehicle_dependent": "no", "skin_barrier_effect": "neutral", "bioavailability_topical_pct": "0.5-2", "safety_margin_factor": "low", "source": "Cosmetic …
ecotoxicity
{"biodegradable": "yes", "biodegradation_days": "14-28", "bioaccumulative": "no", "aquatic_toxicity_level": "low", "coral_reef_safe": "yes", "marine_toxicity": "very low toxicity", "freshwater_toxicity": "minimal impact", "endocrine_disruptor": "no", "persistent_organic_pollutant": "no", "microplastic": "no", "nano_particle": "no", "hawaii_banned": "no", "eu_restricted_environmental": "no", "palm_…
hair_care
{"hair_function": "moisturizing", "hair_type_suitability": "all", "curl_pattern_suitability": "all", "porosity_suitability": "all", "protein_sensitivity": "moisture", "moisture_protein_balance": "yes", "cg_method_approved": "not-a-silicone", "silicone_type": "not-a-sulfate", "sulfate_type": "no", "drying_alcohol": "no", "fatty_alcohol": "no", "heat_protectant": "yes", "color_safe": "neutral", "ker…
Function Categories & List Membership
Cosmetic/Chemical Function Categories
Humectant
Softener and conditioner
Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for Aquaporin Booster.
Regulatory Flags
EU Restricted
Known Synonyms
Erythrol
EINECS 205-737-3
Erythritol, meso-
UNII-RA96B954X6
(2R,3S)-butane-1,2,3,4-tetrol
1,2,3,4-Butanetetrol
Antierythrite
Butanetetrol
Erythroglucin
L-(-)-Threitol
L-Threitol
L-erythritol
Lichen sugar
Meso-Eythritol
Paycite
Tetrahydroxybutane
erythro-tetritol
i-Erythritol
Chemical Function
Humectant
Softener and conditioner
Regulatory Lists
Canada; Personal care; Substances in PCP - Canada (4/2014)
Canada; pharmaceutical
Australian Status
AICIS status: listed
Cross-Vertical Safety Context
Same-CAS public records found in pharmaceutical data.
SOURCE
ChEMBL / DrugCentral / FAERS
DB_PHARMA CAS match
Pharmaceutical Data
Same-CAS rows from the pharmaceutical spoke database.
Compound
E968
ChEMBL ID
CHEMBL349605
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Aquaporin Booster allowed in the EU?
Aquaporin Booster EU regulatory status: restricted. Maximum allowed concentration: 16%. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Aquaporin Booster do in cosmetics?
Aquaporin Booster functions as: Humectant, moisturising agent, and skin conditioning agent. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 149-32-6.
Is Aquaporin Booster used outside cosmetics?
Aquaporin Booster also appears in industrial chemical safety and pharmaceutical data. The cross-vertical cards on this page render same-CAS public rows from the matched databases.
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