Hydroxytyrosol

INCI: HYDROXYTYROSOL

CAS Number
10597-60-1 [^1_9]
Function
Antioxidant, skin conditioning, skin protecting
Safety Rating
GOOD

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status permitted
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status permitted
US Notes Permitted โ€” no specific restriction under 21 CFR for cosmetic use; GRAS for food

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Safety Data

Margin of Safety (MoS)
adequate
Dermal Absorption
moderate
Sensitization
low

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Expert Verdict

SDS classifies as H315 (skin irritation) and H319 (serious eye irritation) in pure form. At typical cosmetic levels (โ‰ค1%), these hazards are mitigated. Strong antioxidant profile from olive-derived polyphenol with well-characterized chemistry.

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Concern Level: Low

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Hydroxytyrosol safe in cosmetics?

SDS classifies as H315 (skin irritation) and H319 (serious eye irritation) in pure form. At typical cosmetic levels (โ‰ค1%), these hazards are mitigated. Strong antioxidant profile from olive-derived polyphenol with well-characterized chemistry. The EU classifies Hydroxytyrosol as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.

Is Hydroxytyrosol allowed in the EU?

Hydroxytyrosol EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Hydroxytyrosol do in cosmetics?

Hydroxytyrosol functions as: Antioxidant, skin conditioning, skin protecting. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 10597-60-1 [^1_9].

What is the Margin of Safety for Hydroxytyrosol?

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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