Regulatory Status
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Safety Data
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Expert Verdict
Well-characterized antimicrobial with no carcinogenicity signal and low sensitization concern at typical use levels.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Hinokitiol safe in cosmetics?
Well-characterized antimicrobial with no carcinogenicity signal and low sensitization concern at typical use levels. The EU classifies Hinokitiol as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.
Is Hinokitiol allowed in the EU?
Hinokitiol EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Hinokitiol do in cosmetics?
Hinokitiol functions as: Antimicrobial, anti-dandruff agent, anti-inflammatory, hair conditioning, antistatic. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 499-44-5.
What is the Margin of Safety for Hinokitiol?
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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