Is Cinnamoylhydroxamic Acid safe in cosmetics?
Cinnamoylhydroxamic Acid has a safety rating of "POOR" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
POOR
Cosmetic Ingredient
Cinnamoylhydroxamic Acid
INCI: CINNAMOYLHYDROXAMIC ACID
Cinnamoylhydroxamic Acid (CAS 6282-23-7 (trans-cinnamoylhydroxamic acid)) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Chelating agent; preservative booster (hydroxamic acid class). EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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Function
Chelating agent; preservative booster (hydroxamic acid class)
Editorial assessment
POOR
Preliminary editorial note — not a computed safety verdict.
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
Not reviewed by CIR directly. Caprylhydroxamic Acid (related) was assessed and found safe with caution against use on damaged skin. Read-across possible but not guaranteed.
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Cinnamoylhydroxamic Acid.
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Editorial summary
Preliminary editorial summary for Cinnamoylhydroxamic Acid — not a computed safety verdict. See the sourced toxicological data above.
Regulatory Flags
potential-allergen
preservative
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Cinnamoylhydroxamic Acid allowed in the EU?
Cinnamoylhydroxamic Acid EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Cinnamoylhydroxamic Acid do in cosmetics?
Cinnamoylhydroxamic Acid functions as: Chelating agent; preservative booster (hydroxamic acid class). It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 6282-23-7 (trans-cinnamoylhydroxamic acid).
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