Dihydroartemisinic Acid

INCI: DIHYDROARTEMISINIC ACID

CAS Number
85031-59-0
Function
Skin conditioning (experimental) — anti-aging, whitening, antibacterial, anti-glycation activities demonstrated in vitro
Safety Rating
MODERATE

Regulatory Status

🇪🇺 EU Status permitted
🇺🇸 US Status permitted
US Notes Not specifically listed; safety substantiation required per 21 CFR 740.10

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Safety Data

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

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Expert Verdict

Cytotoxicity to HDF cells above 0.625 µM and DPC cells above 0.39 µM; pharmacological activity as antimalarial drug precursor creates regulatory boundary risk; China explicitly prohibits drug ingredients in cosmetics; formulation stability challenges warrant caution.

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Concern Level: High

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dihydroartemisinic Acid safe in cosmetics?

Cytotoxicity to HDF cells above 0.625 µM and DPC cells above 0.39 µM; pharmacological activity as antimalarial drug precursor creates regulatory boundary risk; China explicitly prohibits drug ingredients in cosmetics; formulation stability challenges warrant caution. The EU classifies Dihydroartemisinic Acid as "permitted". Safety rating: MODERATE.

Is Dihydroartemisinic Acid allowed in the EU?

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

What does Dihydroartemisinic Acid do in cosmetics?

Dihydroartemisinic Acid functions as: Skin conditioning (experimental) — anti-aging, whitening, antibacterial, anti-glycation activities demonstrated in vitro. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 85031-59-0.

What is the Margin of Safety for Dihydroartemisinic 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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