Regulatory Status
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Safety Data
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Expert Verdict
Standard MEA-related nitrosamine formation risk; limited independent toxicological data published. Hydroxypyridinone core is a potent iron chelator; helps protect formulations from oxidative degradation caused by trace metals. This is among the less commonly encountered MEA ingredients, with limited publicly available CAS/safety data compared to the other nine.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is MEA-Hydroxyoctyloxypyridinone safe in cosmetics?
Standard MEA-related nitrosamine formation risk; limited independent toxicological data published. Hydroxypyridinone core is a potent iron chelator; helps protect formulations from oxidative degradation caused by trace metals. This is among the less commonly encountered MEA ingredients, with limited publicly available CAS/safety data compared to the other nine. The EU classifies MEA-Hydroxyoctyloxypyridinone as "restricted". Safety rating: MODERATE.
Is MEA-Hydroxyoctyloxypyridinone allowed in the EU?
MEA-Hydroxyoctyloxypyridinone EU regulatory status: restricted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does MEA-Hydroxyoctyloxypyridinone do in cosmetics?
MEA-Hydroxyoctyloxypyridinone functions as: Chelating agent; helps stabilize cosmetic formulations by sequestering metal ions. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not widely published in standard databases.
What is the Margin of Safety for MEA-Hydroxyoctyloxypyridinone?
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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