Regulatory Status
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Safety Data
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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.
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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