Is Ilomastat safe in cosmetics?
Ilomastat has a safety rating of "POOR" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
POOR
Cosmetic Ingredient
Ilomastat
INCI: ILOMASTAT
Ilomastat (CAS 142880-36-2 [^1_14][^1_15]) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Broad-spectrum MMP (matrix metalloproteinase) inhibitor; anti-aging research. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
View industrial chemical safety profile for CAS 142880-36-2 [^1_14][^1_15] →
Function
Broad-spectrum MMP (matrix metalloproteinase) inhibitor; anti-aging research active
Editorial assessment
POOR
Preliminary editorial note — not a computed safety verdict.
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
Not listed in FDA VCRP or CFR cosmetics provisions; laboratory chemical classification
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Ilomastat.
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Editorial summary
Preliminary editorial summary for Ilomastat — not a computed safety verdict. See the sourced toxicological data above.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Ilomastat allowed in the EU?
Ilomastat EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Ilomastat do in cosmetics?
Ilomastat functions as: Broad-spectrum MMP (matrix metalloproteinase) inhibitor; anti-aging research active. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 142880-36-2 [^1_14][^1_15].
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