Hydroxyethyl Isobutyl Piperidine Carboxylate (Icaridin/Picaridin)
Regulatory Status
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Safety Data
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Expert Verdict
Including this in a cosmetic product likely classifies the product as a biocidal product or OTC drug, not a cosmetic. CPSR for purely cosmetic claims would be inappropriate unless repellent function is incidental. Eye irritation at high concentrations. Not for use on children under 2 years in some jurisdictions.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Hydroxyethyl Isobutyl Piperidine Carboxylate (Icaridin/Picaridin) safe in cosmetics?
Including this in a cosmetic product likely classifies the product as a biocidal product or OTC drug, not a cosmetic. CPSR for purely cosmetic claims would be inappropriate unless repellent function is incidental. Eye irritation at high concentrations. Not for use on children under 2 years in some jurisdictions. The EU classifies Hydroxyethyl Isobutyl Piperidine Carboxylate (Icaridin/Picaridin) as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.
Is Hydroxyethyl Isobutyl Piperidine Carboxylate (Icaridin/Picaridin) allowed in the EU?
Hydroxyethyl Isobutyl Piperidine Carboxylate (Icaridin/Picaridin) EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Hydroxyethyl Isobutyl Piperidine Carboxylate (Icaridin/Picaridin) do in cosmetics?
Hydroxyethyl Isobutyl Piperidine Carboxylate (Icaridin/Picaridin) functions as: Biocide. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 119515-38-7.
What is the Margin of Safety for Hydroxyethyl Isobutyl Piperidine Carboxylate (Icaridin/Picaridin)?
adequate 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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