Regulatory Status
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Safety Data
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Expert Verdict
Permitted without restrictions; COSMOS-approved antioxidant and UV absorber but cannot be claimed as UV filter in EU as it is not listed on Annex VI.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Ethyl Ferulate safe in cosmetics?
Permitted without restrictions; COSMOS-approved antioxidant and UV absorber but cannot be claimed as UV filter in EU as it is not listed on Annex VI. The EU classifies Ethyl Ferulate as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.
Is Ethyl Ferulate allowed in the EU?
Ethyl Ferulate EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Ethyl Ferulate do in cosmetics?
Ethyl Ferulate functions as: Antioxidant, UV Absorber, Anti-inflammatory. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 4046-02-0.
What is the Margin of Safety for Ethyl Ferulate?
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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