Regulatory Status
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Safety Data
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Expert Verdict
CMR Category 1B (Reproductive 1B) via parent retinoic acid with teratogenic risk; prohibited in EU Annex II; classified as drug ingredient by FDA; unsuitable for cosmetic formulation without drug-approval pathway.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Glyceryl Diretinoate safe in cosmetics?
CMR Category 1B (Reproductive 1B) via parent retinoic acid with teratogenic risk; prohibited in EU Annex II; classified as drug ingredient by FDA; unsuitable for cosmetic formulation without drug-approval pathway. The EU classifies Glyceryl Diretinoate as "prohibited". Safety rating: POOR.
Is Glyceryl Diretinoate allowed in the EU?
Glyceryl Diretinoate EU regulatory status: prohibited. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Glyceryl Diretinoate do in cosmetics?
Glyceryl Diretinoate functions as: Skin conditioning. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not publicly assigned (CosIng ref. exists).
What is the Margin of Safety for Glyceryl Diretinoate?
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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