Regulatory Status
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Safety Data
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Expert Verdict
CIR (2022) assessed glycolactones as a class; Galactonolactone had no reported cosmetic use and therefore no use-concentration data for MoS calculation; read-across from Gluconolactone may be defensible but requires formal justification in a CPSR
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Galactonolactone safe in cosmetics?
CIR (2022) assessed glycolactones as a class; Galactonolactone had no reported cosmetic use and therefore no use-concentration data for MoS calculation; read-across from Gluconolactone may be defensible but requires formal justification in a CPSR The EU classifies Galactonolactone as "permitted". Safety rating: MODERATE.
Is Galactonolactone allowed in the EU?
Galactonolactone EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Galactonolactone do in cosmetics?
Galactonolactone functions as: Humectant, skin conditioning. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 2782-07-2 (D-galactonolactone) / 1668-08-2 (L-form) / 15892-28-1 (δ-lactone).
What is the Margin of Safety for Galactonolactone?
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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