Regulatory Status
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Safety Data
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Expert Verdict
No significant cosmetic safety concerns documented; has been investigated in clinical trials for dementia and Alzheimer's disease, suggesting good systemic tolerability. Also known as ononitol (+); a methylated derivative of inositol (cyclohexanehexol); inositol-class ingredients function as antistatic agents, hair conditioning agents, and humectants; the methyl substitution modifies solubility and skin-penetration characteristics compared to parent inositol
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Methylinositol safe in cosmetics?
No significant cosmetic safety concerns documented; has been investigated in clinical trials for dementia and Alzheimer's disease, suggesting good systemic tolerability. Also known as ononitol (+); a methylated derivative of inositol (cyclohexanehexol); inositol-class ingredients function as antistatic agents, hair conditioning agents, and humectants; the methyl substitution modifies solubility and skin-penetration characteristics compared to parent inositol The EU classifies Methylinositol as "permitted". Safety rating: MODERATE.
Is Methylinositol allowed in the EU?
Methylinositol EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Methylinositol do in cosmetics?
Methylinositol functions as: Skin Conditioning, Humectant - based on structural analogy to inositol. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 484-68-4.
What is the Margin of Safety for Methylinositol?
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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