Methylenedioxyphenyl Dihydroxybenzamide
INCI: METHYLENEDIOXYPHENYL DIHYDROXYBENZAMIDE
Regulatory Status
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Safety Data
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Expert Verdict
Very limited published toxicological data; the methylenedioxyphenyl moiety (piperonal-type scaffold) is generally well tolerated, and dihydroxybenzamide structures are associated with antioxidant activity. The dihydroxybenzamide portion suggests chelating and radical-scavenging capability, while the methylenedioxyphenyl group may enhance skin penetration and stability
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Methylenedioxyphenyl Dihydroxybenzamide safe in cosmetics?
Very limited published toxicological data; the methylenedioxyphenyl moiety (piperonal-type scaffold) is generally well tolerated, and dihydroxybenzamide structures are associated with antioxidant activity. The dihydroxybenzamide portion suggests chelating and radical-scavenging capability, while the methylenedioxyphenyl group may enhance skin penetration and stability The EU classifies Methylenedioxyphenyl Dihydroxybenzamide as "permitted". Safety rating: MODERATE.
Is Methylenedioxyphenyl Dihydroxybenzamide allowed in the EU?
Methylenedioxyphenyl Dihydroxybenzamide EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Methylenedioxyphenyl Dihydroxybenzamide do in cosmetics?
Methylenedioxyphenyl Dihydroxybenzamide functions as: Skin conditioning, antioxidant. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not widely listed in major databases; limited CosIng entry.
What is the Margin of Safety for Methylenedioxyphenyl Dihydroxybenzamide?
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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