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Expert Verdict
Photosensitizer prodrug with borderline cosmetic/drug classification; phototoxicity testing mandatory; may require SCCS opinion for cosmetic use; regulatory risk of reclassification.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Butenyl Aminolevulinate HCl safe in cosmetics?
Photosensitizer prodrug with borderline cosmetic/drug classification; phototoxicity testing mandatory; may require SCCS opinion for cosmetic use; regulatory risk of reclassification. The EU classifies Butenyl Aminolevulinate HCl as "restricted". Safety rating: POOR.
Is Butenyl Aminolevulinate HCl allowed in the EU?
Butenyl Aminolevulinate HCl EU regulatory status: restricted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Butenyl Aminolevulinate HCl do in cosmetics?
Butenyl Aminolevulinate HCl functions as: Skin Conditioning Agent; structurally related to 5-ALA prodrugs used in photodynamic therapy. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not well-established in public databases (aminolevulinic acid butenyl ester derivative).
What is the Margin of Safety for Butenyl Aminolevulinate HCl?
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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