Is Methoxychalcone safe in cosmetics?
Methoxychalcone has a safety rating of "MODERATE" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
MODERATE
Cosmetic Ingredient
Methoxychalcone
INCI: METHOXYCHALCONE
Methoxychalcone (CAS 22252-15-9 (4-Methoxychalcone confirmed via PubChem; EC number 213-499-7)) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Skin conditioning (chalcones are known for antioxidant/anti-inflammatory. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
CAS Number
22252-15-9 (4-Methoxychalcone confirmed via PubChem; EC number 213-499-7)
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Function
Skin conditioning (chalcones are known for antioxidant/anti-inflammatory properties)
Editorial assessment
MODERATE
Preliminary editorial note — not a computed safety verdict.
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
Allowed - not specifically prohibited
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Methoxychalcone.
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Editorial summary
Preliminary editorial summary for Methoxychalcone — not a computed safety verdict. See the sourced toxicological data above.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Methoxychalcone allowed in the EU?
Methoxychalcone EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Methoxychalcone do in cosmetics?
Methoxychalcone functions as: Skin conditioning (chalcones are known for antioxidant/anti-inflammatory properties). It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 22252-15-9 (4-Methoxychalcone confirmed via PubChem; EC number 213-499-7).
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