Gerotine

INCI: GEROTINE

CAS Number
Not assigned
Function
Antioxidant, Anti-Sebum
Safety Rating
MODERATE

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status permitted
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status permitted
US Notes Permitted โ€” not restricted under 21 CFR; limited regulatory attention

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Safety Data

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

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Expert Verdict

Significant data gap โ€” no CIR monograph, no SCCS opinion; minimal published toxicological characterization; hydrolyzed DNA component requires sourcing verification for BSE/TSE risk assessment.

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Concern Level: Moderate

Regulatory Flags

natural-origin

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Gerotine safe in cosmetics?

Significant data gap โ€” no CIR monograph, no SCCS opinion; minimal published toxicological characterization; hydrolyzed DNA component requires sourcing verification for BSE/TSE risk assessment. The EU classifies Gerotine as "permitted". Safety rating: MODERATE.

Is Gerotine allowed in the EU?

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

What does Gerotine do in cosmetics?

Gerotine functions as: Antioxidant, Anti-Sebum. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not assigned.

What is the Margin of Safety for Gerotine?

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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