Regulatory Status
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Safety Data
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Expert Verdict
GHS classification: H302 (harmful if swallowed), H315 (skin irritation), H318 (serious eye damage), H335 (respiratory irritation); requires strict concentration limits in formulation; eye-area products contraindicated without specific safety data; pH-dependent irritancy
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Hippuric Acid safe in cosmetics?
GHS classification: H302 (harmful if swallowed), H315 (skin irritation), H318 (serious eye damage), H335 (respiratory irritation); requires strict concentration limits in formulation; eye-area products contraindicated without specific safety data; pH-dependent irritancy The EU classifies Hippuric Acid as "permitted". Safety rating: MODERATE.
Is Hippuric Acid allowed in the EU?
Hippuric Acid EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Hippuric Acid do in cosmetics?
Hippuric Acid functions as: Skin conditioning (N-Benzoylglycine; endogenous metabolite of benzoic acid). It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 495-69-2.
What is the Margin of Safety for Hippuric Acid?
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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