Regulatory Status
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Expert Verdict
Cytotoxic at higher concentrations in vitro with limited human repeat-insult patch test data; chemo-preventive agent studied primarily in pharmacology rather than cosmetics applications.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Galangal Acetate safe in cosmetics?
Cytotoxic at higher concentrations in vitro with limited human repeat-insult patch test data; chemo-preventive agent studied primarily in pharmacology rather than cosmetics applications. The EU classifies Galangal Acetate as "permitted". Safety rating: MODERATE.
Is Galangal Acetate allowed in the EU?
Galangal Acetate EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Galangal Acetate do in cosmetics?
Galangal Acetate functions as: Anti-sebum, Antimicrobial. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 52946-22-2 ; racemic form 53890-21-4.
What is the Margin of Safety for Galangal Acetate?
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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