Regulatory Status
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Safety Data
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Expert Verdict
Pharmacologically active iron chelator with potential systemic effects if absorbed; no published cosmetic-specific safety assessment and usage concentration must be carefully controlled due to documented agranulocytosis risk in the deferiprone drug class.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Hydroxy Methylphenylpyridinone safe in cosmetics?
Pharmacologically active iron chelator with potential systemic effects if absorbed; no published cosmetic-specific safety assessment and usage concentration must be carefully controlled due to documented agranulocytosis risk in the deferiprone drug class. The EU classifies Hydroxy Methylphenylpyridinone as "permitted". Safety rating: MODERATE.
Is Hydroxy Methylphenylpyridinone allowed in the EU?
Hydroxy Methylphenylpyridinone EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Hydroxy Methylphenylpyridinone do in cosmetics?
Hydroxy Methylphenylpyridinone functions as: Chelating agent (iron chelator — deferiprone analog). It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 49744-73-2 (3-Hydroxy-2-methyl-1-phenyl-4(1H)-pyridinone, a.k.a. CP 84).
What is the Margin of Safety for Hydroxy Methylphenylpyridinone?
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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