Regulatory Status
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Safety Data
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Expert Verdict
Permitted with caution; belongs to coumarin class and requires CPSR safety assessment of structural relationship to restricted coumarins.
Regulatory Flags
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Esculin safe in cosmetics?
Permitted with caution; belongs to coumarin class and requires CPSR safety assessment of structural relationship to restricted coumarins. The EU classifies Esculin as "permitted". Safety rating: MODERATE.
Is Esculin allowed in the EU?
Esculin EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Esculin do in cosmetics?
Esculin functions as: Light Stabilizer, Tonic, Antioxidant. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 531-75-9.
What is the Margin of Safety for Esculin?
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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