Regulatory Status
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Safety Data
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Expert Verdict
No significant safety concerns reported in available literature; sugar-derived ingredient with low toxicity profile. Sugar derivative (glycoside of sorbose); hydrophilic; functions as a mild humectant. Note: Limited publicly available safety and regulatory data - recommend cross-referencing with CosIng directly and checking CIR status before commercial use
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Methyl Sorboside safe in cosmetics?
No significant safety concerns reported in available literature; sugar-derived ingredient with low toxicity profile. Sugar derivative (glycoside of sorbose); hydrophilic; functions as a mild humectant. Note: Limited publicly available safety and regulatory data - recommend cross-referencing with CosIng directly and checking CIR status before commercial use The EU classifies Methyl Sorboside as "permitted". Safety rating: MODERATE.
Is Methyl Sorboside allowed in the EU?
Methyl Sorboside EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Methyl Sorboside do in cosmetics?
Methyl Sorboside functions as: Humectant, skin conditioning. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 6092-65-1 (methyl α-D-sorbopyranoside - verify against CosIng for your specific application).
What is the Margin of Safety for Methyl Sorboside?
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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