Regulatory Status
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Safety Data
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Expert Verdict
Fragrance ingredient with adequate margin of safety; flammable liquid but no genotoxicity, reproductive toxicity, or phototoxicity concerns per RIFM.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Ethyl Pyruvate safe in cosmetics?
Fragrance ingredient with adequate margin of safety; flammable liquid but no genotoxicity, reproductive toxicity, or phototoxicity concerns per RIFM. The EU classifies Ethyl Pyruvate as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.
Is Ethyl Pyruvate allowed in the EU?
Ethyl Pyruvate EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Ethyl Pyruvate do in cosmetics?
Ethyl Pyruvate functions as: Fragrance ingredient; skin conditioning. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 617-35-6.
What is the Margin of Safety for Ethyl Pyruvate?
adequate 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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