Regulatory Status
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Safety Data
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Expert Verdict
As a pure chemical (not crude extract), purity specification and heavy metal limits required in CPSR. GHS H315: Causes skin irritation; GHS H319: Causes serious eye irritation; GHS H335: May cause respiratory irritation.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Bergenin safe in cosmetics?
As a pure chemical (not crude extract), purity specification and heavy metal limits required in CPSR. GHS H315: Causes skin irritation; GHS H319: Causes serious eye irritation; GHS H335: May cause respiratory irritation. The EU classifies Bergenin as "prohibited". Safety rating: MODERATE.
Is Bergenin allowed in the EU?
Bergenin EU regulatory status: prohibited. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Bergenin do in cosmetics?
Bergenin functions as: Skin conditioning (antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, wound healing); C-glucoside of 4-O-methyl gallic acid. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 477-90-7.
What is the Margin of Safety for Bergenin?
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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