Excellent Cosmetic Ingredient NOAEL Data

Hesperidin

INCI: HESPERIDIN

CAS Number
520-26-3
Function
Antioxidant, skin conditioning, anti-inflammatory, vascular protectant
Safety Rating
EXCELLENT

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status permitted
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status permitted
US Notes Permitted โ€” no specific restrictions under 21 CFR; GRAS precedent for food use

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Safety Data

Margin of Safety (MoS)
adequate
Dermal Absorption
negligible
Sensitization
none

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Toxicological Studies

10 study endpoints found for Hesperidin. NOAEL (No Observed Adverse Effect Level) values are used to calculate the Margin of Safety per SCCS methodology.

Endpoint Value Route Species Study Type Source
NOAEL 3600 mg/kg bw/day oral mouse Reproductive COSMOS_DB
NOAEL 5000 mg/kg bw/day oral rat Chronic COSMOS_DB
NOAEL 1000 mg/kg bw/day oral rat Chronic COSMOS_DB
NOAEL 200 mg/kg bw/day oral rat Short Term Toxicity COSMOS_DB
NOAEL 200 mg/kg bw/day oral rat Special Toxicology Study COSMOS_DB
NOAEL 30 mg/kg bw/day oral rat Special Toxicology Study COSMOS_DB
NOAEL 30 mg/kg bw/day oral rat Special Toxicology Study COSMOS_DB
NOAEL 25 mg/kg bw/day oral rat Chronic COSMOS_DB
NOAEL 50 mg/kg bw/day oral rat Chronic COSMOS_DB
NOAEL 50 mg/kg bw/day oral rat Subchronic COSMOS_DB

Expert Verdict

High molecular weight limits both absorption and bioavailability topically with no significant safety concerns at typical cosmetic concentrations.

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Concern Level: Low

Regulatory Flags

fda_food_additive

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Hesperidin safe in cosmetics?

High molecular weight limits both absorption and bioavailability topically with no significant safety concerns at typical cosmetic concentrations. The EU classifies Hesperidin as "permitted". Safety rating: EXCELLENT. 10 toxicological study endpoint(s) are available in our database.

Is Hesperidin allowed in the EU?

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

What does Hesperidin do in cosmetics?

Hesperidin functions as: Antioxidant, skin conditioning, anti-inflammatory, vascular protectant. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 520-26-3.

What is the Margin of Safety for Hesperidin?

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.

What is the NOAEL for Hesperidin?

The NOAEL (No Observed Adverse Effect Level) for Hesperidin is 3600 mg/kg bw/day based on a Reproductive study via oral route in mouse. A total of 10 study endpoints are available. Source: COSMOS_DB.

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