Nicotinyl Alcohol HF

INCI: NICOTINYL ALCOHOL HF

CAS Number
Not confirmed — ⚠ Critical data gap
Function
Presumed Skin Conditioning (variant/salt form of nicotinyl alcohol)
Safety Rating
MODERATE

Regulatory Status

🇪🇺 EU Status permitted
🇺🇸 US Status permitted
US Notes UNCERTAIN — not independently verified in 21 CFR

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Safety Data

Margin of Safety (MoS)
not established
Dermal Absorption
moderate
Sensitization
moderate

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Expert Verdict

MAJOR DATA GAP: The HF designation is unclear — could indicate hydrogen fluoride salt, which would raise serious toxicity concerns (HF is highly corrosive), or it may be a proprietary abbreviation. Do not use without full identity confirmation and CAS verification.

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Concern Level: High

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Nicotinyl Alcohol HF safe in cosmetics?

MAJOR DATA GAP: The HF designation is unclear — could indicate hydrogen fluoride salt, which would raise serious toxicity concerns (HF is highly corrosive), or it may be a proprietary abbreviation. Do not use without full identity confirmation and CAS verification. The EU classifies Nicotinyl Alcohol HF as "permitted". Safety rating: MODERATE.

Is Nicotinyl Alcohol HF allowed in the EU?

Nicotinyl Alcohol HF EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Nicotinyl Alcohol HF do in cosmetics?

Nicotinyl Alcohol HF functions as: Presumed Skin Conditioning (variant/salt form of nicotinyl alcohol). It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not confirmed — ⚠ Critical data gap.

What is the Margin of Safety for Nicotinyl Alcohol HF?

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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