Regulatory Status
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Safety Data
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Expert Verdict
Antioxidant and antimicrobial ingredient permitted in EU and US cosmetics; may cause eye irritation and respiratory irritation at high concentrations but considered safe at cosmetic use levels.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Ethyl Gallate safe in cosmetics?
Antioxidant and antimicrobial ingredient permitted in EU and US cosmetics; may cause eye irritation and respiratory irritation at high concentrations but considered safe at cosmetic use levels. The EU classifies Ethyl Gallate as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.
Is Ethyl Gallate allowed in the EU?
Ethyl Gallate EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Ethyl Gallate do in cosmetics?
Ethyl Gallate functions as: Antioxidant / antimicrobial. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 831-61-8.
What is the Margin of Safety for Ethyl Gallate?
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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