Regulatory Status
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Safety Data
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Expert Verdict
GHS classified: H302 (harmful if swallowed), H315 (skin irritation), H317 (skin sensitization), H319 (serious eye irritation); sympathomimetic amine with pharmacological activity at low doses; no DART, genotox, or carcinogenicity data for dermal route; should not be used without full toxicological dossier and quantified MoS
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Hordenine safe in cosmetics?
GHS classified: H302 (harmful if swallowed), H315 (skin irritation), H317 (skin sensitization), H319 (serious eye irritation); sympathomimetic amine with pharmacological activity at low doses; no DART, genotox, or carcinogenicity data for dermal route; should not be used without full toxicological dossier and quantified MoS The EU classifies Hordenine as "permitted". Safety rating: POOR.
Is Hordenine allowed in the EU?
Hordenine EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Hordenine do in cosmetics?
Hordenine functions as: Skin conditioning agent (phenethylamine alkaloid from barley). It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 539-15-1.
What is the Margin of Safety for Hordenine?
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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