Maslinic Acid

INCI: MASLINIC ACID

CAS Number
4373-41-5 (EC 610-137-3)
Function
Antioxidant; anti-inflammatory
Safety Rating
GOOD

Regulatory Status

🇪🇺 EU Status permitted
🇺🇸 US Status permitted
US Notes Permitted — not on 21 CFR 700 prohibited/restricted list; available in consumer products (skin care lotions)

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Safety Data

Margin of Safety (MoS)
adequate
Dermal Absorption
low
Sensitization
low

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Expert Verdict

Potent biological activity with NF-κB inhibition, caspase activation, and PKC suppression; pharmacological threshold should be assessed versus cosmetic use level; no IARC/NTP carcinogenicity classification; sparingly soluble in aqueous buffers requiring formulation stability verification.

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Concern Level: Low

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Maslinic Acid safe in cosmetics?

Potent biological activity with NF-κB inhibition, caspase activation, and PKC suppression; pharmacological threshold should be assessed versus cosmetic use level; no IARC/NTP carcinogenicity classification; sparingly soluble in aqueous buffers requiring formulation stability verification. The EU classifies Maslinic Acid as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.

Is Maslinic Acid allowed in the EU?

Maslinic Acid EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Maslinic Acid do in cosmetics?

Maslinic Acid functions as: Antioxidant; anti-inflammatory. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 4373-41-5 (EC 610-137-3).

What is the Margin of Safety for Maslinic Acid?

adequate 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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