Regulatory Status
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Safety Data
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Expert Verdict
Vasodilator effect causing flushing and erythema; concentration-dependent tolerability with GHS irritant classification and incompatibility with oxidizing agents.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Nicotinyl Alcohol safe in cosmetics?
Vasodilator effect causing flushing and erythema; concentration-dependent tolerability with GHS irritant classification and incompatibility with oxidizing agents. The EU classifies Nicotinyl Alcohol as "permitted". Safety rating: MODERATE.
Is Nicotinyl Alcohol allowed in the EU?
Nicotinyl Alcohol EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Nicotinyl Alcohol do in cosmetics?
Nicotinyl Alcohol functions as: Skin Conditioning (vasodilator — stimulates local blood circulation). It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 100-55-0.
What is the Margin of Safety for Nicotinyl Alcohol?
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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