Regulatory Status
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Safety Data
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Expert Verdict
High-risk ingredient. Anthraquinone class compounds can be irritating and potentially genotoxic. No regulatory pre-approval for cosmetics in EU or US. Primary use is as a textile dye and research compound. Do not formulate without a full toxicological dossier.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Morindone safe in cosmetics?
High-risk ingredient. Anthraquinone class compounds can be irritating and potentially genotoxic. No regulatory pre-approval for cosmetics in EU or US. Primary use is as a textile dye and research compound. Do not formulate without a full toxicological dossier. The EU classifies Morindone as "restricted". Safety rating: POOR.
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.
What is the Margin of Safety for Morindone?
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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