Regulatory Status
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Safety Data
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Expert Verdict
Curcuminoid with antioxidant and skin conditioning benefits; limited cosmetic-specific toxicological data and margin of safety not formally established; aquatic toxicity concern (H400) requires careful formulation consideration.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Demethoxycurcumin safe in cosmetics?
Curcuminoid with antioxidant and skin conditioning benefits; limited cosmetic-specific toxicological data and margin of safety not formally established; aquatic toxicity concern (H400) requires careful formulation consideration. The EU classifies Demethoxycurcumin as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.
Is Demethoxycurcumin allowed in the EU?
Demethoxycurcumin EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Demethoxycurcumin do in cosmetics?
Demethoxycurcumin functions as: Antioxidant / skin conditioning agent (curcuminoid). It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 22608-11-3.
What is the Margin of Safety for Demethoxycurcumin?
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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