Regulatory Status
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Safety Data
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Expert Verdict
GHS classification: H315 (skin irritation), H319 (eye irritation), H335 (respiratory irritation) for neat material. No carcinogenic, mutagenic, or reproductive effects reported. Supplier toxicology data needed for CPSR margin of safety calculation.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Hydroxyundecanoic Acid safe in cosmetics?
GHS classification: H315 (skin irritation), H319 (eye irritation), H335 (respiratory irritation) for neat material. No carcinogenic, mutagenic, or reproductive effects reported. Supplier toxicology data needed for CPSR margin of safety calculation. The EU classifies Hydroxyundecanoic Acid as "permitted". Safety rating: MODERATE.
Is Hydroxyundecanoic Acid allowed in the EU?
Hydroxyundecanoic Acid EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Hydroxyundecanoic Acid do in cosmetics?
Hydroxyundecanoic Acid functions as: Skin conditioning. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 3669-80-5 [^1_12].
What is the Margin of Safety for Hydroxyundecanoic 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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