Coumarinic Acid

INCI: COUMARINIC ACID

CAS Number
583-17-5
Function
antioxidant, skin conditioning
Safety Rating
MODERATE

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status permitted
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status permitted
US Notes Not specifically regulated by FDA; limited cosmetic use data available

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Safety Data

Margin of Safety (MoS)
not established
Dermal Absorption
moderate
Sensitization
low

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Expert Verdict

Coumarinic acid is a hydroxycinnamic acid derivative with limited cosmetic safety data; structural relationship to coumarin raises low-level allergy concern and warrants cautious use with formulation validation.

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Concern Level: Moderate

Regulatory Flags

o-coumaric-acid coumarin-precursor phenolic-acid limited-data fragrance-concern

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Coumarinic Acid safe in cosmetics?

Coumarinic acid is a hydroxycinnamic acid derivative with limited cosmetic safety data; structural relationship to coumarin raises low-level allergy concern and warrants cautious use with formulation validation. The EU classifies Coumarinic Acid as "permitted". Safety rating: MODERATE.

Is Coumarinic Acid allowed in the EU?

Coumarinic Acid EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Coumarinic Acid do in cosmetics?

Coumarinic Acid functions as: antioxidant, skin conditioning. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 583-17-5.

What is the Margin of Safety for Coumarinic Acid?

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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