Erythrulose

INCI: ERYTHRULOSE

CAS Number
533-50-6
Function
Skin Protecting, Tanning
Safety Rating
GOOD

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status permitted
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status permitted
US Notes Not an approved color additive under 21 CFR Parts 73/74/82; FDA enforcement discretion when used as tanning enhancer with DHA; CIR concluded safe as presently used

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Safety Data

Margin of Safety (MoS)
adequate
Dermal Absorption
negligible
Sensitization
none

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Expert Verdict

Permitted in EU without concentration limits; NICNAS MOE exceeds threshold by approximately 15x; clastogenicity finding in vitro considered negligible given no skin penetration; use at 1-5% w/w.

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Concern Level: Low

Regulatory Flags

self-tanning maillard-reaction biotechnology-derived ketose-sugar dha-synergist nicnas-reviewed cir-reviewed us-regulatory-grey-zone

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Erythrulose safe in cosmetics?

Permitted in EU without concentration limits; NICNAS MOE exceeds threshold by approximately 15x; clastogenicity finding in vitro considered negligible given no skin penetration; use at 1-5% w/w. The EU classifies Erythrulose as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.

Is Erythrulose allowed in the EU?

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

What does Erythrulose do in cosmetics?

Erythrulose functions as: Skin Protecting, Tanning. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 533-50-6.

What is the Margin of Safety for Erythrulose?

adequate 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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