Regulatory Status
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Safety Data
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Expert Verdict
Potential phototoxicity risk due to curcuminoid photosensitivity; verify photostability in formulation and monitor for yellow staining.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Bis-Methoxyphenyl Heptanedione safe in cosmetics?
Potential phototoxicity risk due to curcuminoid photosensitivity; verify photostability in formulation and monitor for yellow staining. The EU classifies Bis-Methoxyphenyl Heptanedione as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.
Is Bis-Methoxyphenyl Heptanedione allowed in the EU?
Bis-Methoxyphenyl Heptanedione EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Bis-Methoxyphenyl Heptanedione do in cosmetics?
Bis-Methoxyphenyl Heptanedione functions as: Skin conditioning, antioxidant (curcuminoid derivative). It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 36062-04-1 (as 1,7-bis(4-hydroxy-3-methoxyphenyl)-3,5-heptanedione / tetrahydrodiferuloylmethane).
What is the Margin of Safety for Bis-Methoxyphenyl Heptanedione?
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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