Enoxolone (Glycyrrhetinic Acid)

INCI: GLYCYRRHETINIC ACID

CAS Number
471-53-4
Function
skin-conditioning agent-miscellaneous
Safety Rating
GOOD

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status permitted
EU Max Conc. 2%
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status restricted
US Notes OTC drug ingredient

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Safety Data

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

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Expert Verdict

Glycyrrhetinic acid is a skin-conditioning agent generally considered safe for cosmetic use with established EU concentration limits.

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Concern Level: Low

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Enoxolone (Glycyrrhetinic Acid) safe in cosmetics?

Glycyrrhetinic acid is a skin-conditioning agent generally considered safe for cosmetic use with established EU concentration limits. The EU classifies Enoxolone (Glycyrrhetinic Acid) as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.

Is Enoxolone (Glycyrrhetinic Acid) allowed in the EU?

Enoxolone (Glycyrrhetinic Acid) EU regulatory status: permitted. Maximum allowed concentration: 2%. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Enoxolone (Glycyrrhetinic Acid) do in cosmetics?

Enoxolone (Glycyrrhetinic Acid) functions as: skin-conditioning agent-miscellaneous. It is classified as a Active Ingredient in our database. CAS number: 471-53-4.

What is the Margin of Safety for Enoxolone (Glycyrrhetinic 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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