Regulatory Status
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Safety Data
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Expert Verdict
Antioxidant with concentration-dependent irritation potential at high levels; GHS hazards H315, H319, H335 as neat material; not suitable for aerosolized products without inhalation data
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Hydroxycinnamic Acid safe in cosmetics?
Antioxidant with concentration-dependent irritation potential at high levels; GHS hazards H315, H319, H335 as neat material; not suitable for aerosolized products without inhalation data The EU classifies Hydroxycinnamic Acid as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.
Is Hydroxycinnamic Acid allowed in the EU?
Hydroxycinnamic Acid EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Hydroxycinnamic Acid do in cosmetics?
Hydroxycinnamic Acid functions as: Antioxidant, skin conditioning agent. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 7400-08-0.
What is the Margin of Safety for Hydroxycinnamic 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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