Is Magnesium PCA safe in cosmetics?
Magnesium PCA has a safety rating of "GOOD" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
GOOD
Cosmetic Ingredient
Magnesium PCA
INCI: MAGNESIUM PCA
Magnesium PCA (CAS 6342-09-2) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Skin conditioning agent, humectant. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
Function
Skin conditioning agent, humectant
Editorial assessment
GOOD
Preliminary editorial note — not a computed safety verdict.
Chemistry & Identifiers
IUPAC Name
3-[(3-carboxy-5-chloro-2-hydroxyphenyl)methyl]-5-chloro-2-hydroxybenzoic acid
InChIKey
MYWSNMYFEXILSQ-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
Permitted. CIR reviewed PCA and salts (including Mg PCA): safe as used. Must not be used in products containing nitrosating agents.
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Magnesium PCA.
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Editorial summary
Preliminary editorial summary for Magnesium PCA — not a computed safety verdict. See the sourced toxicological data above.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Magnesium PCA allowed in the EU?
Magnesium PCA EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Magnesium PCA do in cosmetics?
Magnesium PCA functions as: Skin conditioning agent, humectant. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 6342-09-2.
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