Ethyl Guaiazulene Sulfonate

INCI: ETHYL GUAIAZULENE SULFONATE

CAS Number
6223-36-5
Function
Surfactant (cleansing); skin soothing agent
Safety Rating
GOOD

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status permitted
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status permitted
US Notes Permitted โ€” parent compound guaiazulene is FDA-approved cosmetic color additive

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Safety Data

Margin of Safety (MoS)
not established
Dermal Absorption
moderate
Sensitization
low

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Expert Verdict

Parent compound guaiazulene is photosensitive and generates reactive oxygen species under prolonged light exposure; formulations should consider photostability. Anti-inflammatory and anti-allergic properties are well-documented for the guaiazulene class.

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Concern Level: Low

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ethyl Guaiazulene Sulfonate safe in cosmetics?

Parent compound guaiazulene is photosensitive and generates reactive oxygen species under prolonged light exposure; formulations should consider photostability. Anti-inflammatory and anti-allergic properties are well-documented for the guaiazulene class. The EU classifies Ethyl Guaiazulene Sulfonate as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.

Is Ethyl Guaiazulene Sulfonate allowed in the EU?

Ethyl Guaiazulene Sulfonate EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Ethyl Guaiazulene Sulfonate do in cosmetics?

Ethyl Guaiazulene Sulfonate functions as: Surfactant (cleansing); skin soothing agent. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 6223-36-5.

What is the Margin of Safety for Ethyl Guaiazulene Sulfonate?

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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