Regulatory Status
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Safety Data
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Expert Verdict
Classified H302 (harmful if swallowed); no CIR or SCCS cosmetic safety assessment; not an established cosmetic ingredient and should be avoided in cosmetic formulations.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Benzilic Acid safe in cosmetics?
Classified H302 (harmful if swallowed); no CIR or SCCS cosmetic safety assessment; not an established cosmetic ingredient and should be avoided in cosmetic formulations. The EU classifies Benzilic Acid as "permitted". Safety rating: POOR.
Is Benzilic Acid allowed in the EU?
Benzilic Acid EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Benzilic Acid do in cosmetics?
Benzilic Acid functions as: No assigned cosmetic function in CosIng; primarily a pharmaceutical intermediate. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 76-93-7 [^1_1][^1_2].
What is the Margin of Safety for Benzilic Acid?
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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