Is Morindone safe in cosmetics?
Morindone has a safety rating of "POOR" in our database. EU status: restricted. US status: restricted.
POOR
Cosmetic Ingredient
Morindone
INCI: MORINDONE
Morindone is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Colorant (anthraquinone dye). EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: restricted.
Function
Colorant (anthraquinone dye)
Editorial assessment
POOR
Preliminary editorial note — not a computed safety verdict.
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
restricted
US US Status
restricted
US Notes
Not listed as an FDA-approved color additive for cosmetics. Use would require a color additive petition or exemption.
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Morindone.
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Editorial summary
Preliminary editorial summary for Morindone — not a computed safety verdict. See the sourced toxicological data above.
Regulatory Flags
colorant
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Morindone allowed in the EU?
Morindone EU regulatory status: restricted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Morindone do in cosmetics?
Morindone functions as: Colorant (anthraquinone dye). It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database.
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