Is Cetyl Tranexamate HCl safe in cosmetics?
Cetyl Tranexamate HCl has a safety rating of "MODERATE" in our database. EU status: restricted. US status: permitted.
Moderate
Cosmetic Ingredient
Cetyl Tranexamate HCl
INCI: CETYL TRANEXAMATE HCL
Cetyl Tranexamate HCl (CAS 913541-96-5) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Skin whitening/brightening (melanogenesis inhibitor), anti-inflammatory. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: restricted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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Function
Skin whitening/brightening (melanogenesis inhibitor), anti-inflammatory
Safety Rating
MODERATE
Chemistry & Identifiers
IUPAC Name
hexadecyl 4-(aminomethyl)cyclohexane-1-carboxylate;hydrochloride
InChIKey
VQDLZTHFZDRHQR-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
restricted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
No specific FDA restriction for cosmetic use; whitening claims may trigger drug classification
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Cetyl Tranexamate HCl.
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Function Categories & List Membership
Cosmetic/Chemical Function Categories
Softener and conditioner
Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for Cetyl Tranexamate HCl.
Chemical Function
Softener and conditioner
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Cetyl Tranexamate HCl allowed in the EU?
Cetyl Tranexamate HCl EU regulatory status: restricted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Cetyl Tranexamate HCl do in cosmetics?
Cetyl Tranexamate HCl functions as: Skin whitening/brightening (melanogenesis inhibitor), anti-inflammatory. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 913541-96-5.
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