Regulatory Status
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Safety Data
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Expert Verdict
Subject to conditions imposed in Annex III; the SCCS has assessed it and found it safe under those conditions. Based on biotin (vitamin B7/vitamin H); "MEA" refers to a monoethanolamine salt or amide of monoethanolamine (2-aminoethanol)
Frequently Asked Questions
Is MEA-Biotinate safe in cosmetics?
Subject to conditions imposed in Annex III; the SCCS has assessed it and found it safe under those conditions. Based on biotin (vitamin B7/vitamin H); "MEA" refers to a monoethanolamine salt or amide of monoethanolamine (2-aminoethanol) The EU classifies MEA-Biotinate as "restricted". Safety rating: MODERATE.
Is MEA-Biotinate allowed in the EU?
MEA-Biotinate EU regulatory status: restricted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does MEA-Biotinate do in cosmetics?
MEA-Biotinate functions as: Skin conditioning - miscellaneous (maintains skin in good condition). It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not widely published in public databases.
What is the Margin of Safety for MEA-Biotinate?
not established 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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