Hypochlorous Acid
Regulatory Status
For full compliance data across 55 jurisdictions, use the Substance Compliance tool.
Safety Data
Calculate MoS for your specific formulation with the MoS Calculator.
Expert Verdict
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Hypochlorous Acid safe in cosmetics?
Hypochlorous Acid has a safety rating of "MODERATE" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
Is Hypochlorous Acid allowed in the EU?
Hypochlorous Acid EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Hypochlorous Acid do in cosmetics?
Hypochlorous Acid functions as: Biocide; Deodorizer; Oxidizing agent; Pharmaceutical. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 7790-92-3 (EC 232-232-5) [^1_4].
What is the Margin of Safety for Hypochlorous 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.
Compliance Tools
Check Hypochlorous Acid compliance across multiple jurisdictions:
Related Ingredients
Is Hypochlorous Acid in Your Products?
Scan any product label with Piro — our free ingredient scanner. Point your camera at the ingredients list and get instant safety scores for every ingredient.
Try Piro Free →Analyze Your Full Ingredient List
Paste any INCI list into the Decoder for instant safety analysis, or calculate the Margin of Safety for Hypochlorous Acid in your formulation.