Regulatory Status
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Expert Verdict
Endocrine disruptor; CMR classified (Repr. 1A); associated with thromboembolic events, hepatotoxicity; environmental aquatic toxicity at ng/L levels. Use in any cosmetic formulation is illegal in both EU and US.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Ethinylestradiol safe in cosmetics?
Endocrine disruptor; CMR classified (Repr. 1A); associated with thromboembolic events, hepatotoxicity; environmental aquatic toxicity at ng/L levels. Use in any cosmetic formulation is illegal in both EU and US. The EU classifies Ethinylestradiol as "prohibited". Safety rating: POOR.
Is Ethinylestradiol allowed in the EU?
Ethinylestradiol EU regulatory status: prohibited. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Ethinylestradiol do in cosmetics?
Ethinylestradiol functions as: Synthetic estrogen (hormonal agent) — pharmaceutical, NOT a cosmetic function. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 57-63-6.
What is the Margin of Safety for Ethinylestradiol?
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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