Is Isopentenyltheophylline safe in cosmetics?
Isopentenyltheophylline has a safety rating of "POOR" in our database. EU status: prohibited. US status: permitted.
POOR
Cosmetic Ingredient
Isopentenyltheophylline
INCI: ISOPENTENYLTHEOPHYLLINE
Isopentenyltheophylline (CAS Not widely published in public databases) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Xanthine derivative with lipolytic and microcirculation stimulant properties. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: prohibited. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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Function
Xanthine derivative with lipolytic and microcirculation stimulant properties
Editorial assessment
POOR
Preliminary editorial note — not a computed safety verdict.
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
prohibited
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
Permitted in principle with no specific CFR ban, but theophylline is a drug substance and FDA may classify finished product as drug depending on claims.
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Isopentenyltheophylline.
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Editorial summary
Preliminary editorial summary for Isopentenyltheophylline — not a computed safety verdict. See the sourced toxicological data above.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Isopentenyltheophylline allowed in the EU?
Isopentenyltheophylline EU regulatory status: prohibited. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Isopentenyltheophylline do in cosmetics?
Isopentenyltheophylline functions as: Xanthine derivative with lipolytic and microcirculation stimulant properties. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not widely published in public databases.
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