Chelidonine

INCI: CHELIDONINE

CAS Number
476-32-4
Function
Skin conditioning agent (isolated alkaloid from Chelidonium majus)
Safety Rating
POOR

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status prohibited
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status permitted
US Notes No CIR review; no specific FDA monograph; manufacturer bears full burden of safety substantiation

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Safety Data

Margin of Safety (MoS)
adequate
Dermal Absorption
moderate
Sensitization
high

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Expert Verdict

CRITICAL: GHS Acute Tox. 3 oral; harmful via dermal and inhalation routes; cytotoxic and potentially genotoxic; no established safe use level in cosmetics; would require robust toxicological dossier for CPSR

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Concern Level: High

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Chelidonine safe in cosmetics?

CRITICAL: GHS Acute Tox. 3 oral; harmful via dermal and inhalation routes; cytotoxic and potentially genotoxic; no established safe use level in cosmetics; would require robust toxicological dossier for CPSR The EU classifies Chelidonine as "prohibited". Safety rating: POOR.

Is Chelidonine allowed in the EU?

Chelidonine EU regulatory status: prohibited. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Chelidonine do in cosmetics?

Chelidonine functions as: Skin conditioning agent (isolated alkaloid from Chelidonium majus). It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 476-32-4.

What is the Margin of Safety for Chelidonine?

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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