Moderate Cosmetic Ingredient SCCS/CIR Reviewed

Azulene

INCI: AZULENE

CAS Number
275-51-4
Function
Insufficient Data
Safety Rating
MODERATE

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status permitted
EU Max Conc. 10%
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status permitted
US Notes Insufficient data to support safety for cosmetic use (1999 Final Report).

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Safety Data

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

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Safety Opinions

Official safety assessments from the Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety (SCCS) and Cosmetic Ingredient Review (CIR).

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Verdict: unknown

Expert Verdict

Insufficient safety data available for Azulene; further assessment recommended.

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Concern Level: Moderate

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Azulene safe in cosmetics?

Insufficient safety data available for Azulene; further assessment recommended. The EU classifies Azulene as "permitted". Safety rating: MODERATE. This ingredient has been reviewed by cir.

Is Azulene allowed in the EU?

Azulene EU regulatory status: permitted. Maximum allowed concentration: 10%. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Azulene do in cosmetics?

Azulene functions as: Insufficient Data. It is classified as a Cosmetic Ingredient in our database. CAS number: 275-51-4.

What is the Margin of Safety for Azulene?

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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