Regulatory Status
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Safety Data
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Expert Verdict
Coumarin derivative with GHS classifications including skin irritation (Cat 2), eye irritation (Cat 2), and respiratory irritation (Cat 3); potential phototoxicity concern; anticoagulant-class compound with limited cosmetic-use concentration data.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Esculetin safe in cosmetics?
Coumarin derivative with GHS classifications including skin irritation (Cat 2), eye irritation (Cat 2), and respiratory irritation (Cat 3); potential phototoxicity concern; anticoagulant-class compound with limited cosmetic-use concentration data. The EU classifies Esculetin as "permitted". Safety rating: MODERATE.
Is Esculetin allowed in the EU?
Esculetin EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Esculetin do in cosmetics?
Esculetin functions as: Skin conditioning. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 305-01-1 [^1_5].
What is the Margin of Safety for Esculetin?
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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