Regulatory Status
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Safety Data
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Expert Verdict
Bromoethyl PCA is not listed in EU Annex V and cannot be used as a preservative in cosmetics under EU regulations. Brominated organic compounds raise bioaccumulation and environmental concerns. Full toxicological dossier required; CIR review of PCA salts does not cover brominated derivatives.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Bromoethyl PCA safe in cosmetics?
Bromoethyl PCA is not listed in EU Annex V and cannot be used as a preservative in cosmetics under EU regulations. Brominated organic compounds raise bioaccumulation and environmental concerns. Full toxicological dossier required; CIR review of PCA salts does not cover brominated derivatives. The EU classifies Bromoethyl PCA as "prohibited". Safety rating: MODERATE.
Is Bromoethyl PCA allowed in the EU?
Bromoethyl PCA EU regulatory status: prohibited. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Bromoethyl PCA do in cosmetics?
Bromoethyl PCA functions as: Preservative / Antimicrobial (brominated PCA ester). It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not widely published (derivative of pyrrolidone carboxylic acid).
What is the Margin of Safety for Bromoethyl PCA?
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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