Moderate Cosmetic Ingredient SCCS/CIR Reviewed

OXYQUINOLINE

CAS Number
148-24-3
Function
Antimicrobial, Chelating
Safety Rating
MODERATE

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status Restricted
EU Max Conc. II/395
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status prohibited
US Notes Not specifically banned by FDA for cosmetics, but the CIR (Cosmetic Ingredient Review) has assessed it. Its use has largely been abandoned in the US market due to safety concerns

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Safety Opinions

Official safety assessments from the Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety (SCCS) and Cosmetic Ingredient Review (CIR).

cir 6 December 2005
Verdict: unknown

Expert Verdict

OXYQUINOLINE is listed in the EU CosIng database with functions: Antimicrobial, Chelating It is restricted under EU Cosmetics Regulation. Restriction: II/395.

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Concern Level: Medium

Regulatory Flags

cosing-sourced eu-restricted preservative needs-enrichment eu_banned_cosmetics eu_cosing_listed

Frequently Asked Questions

Is OXYQUINOLINE safe in cosmetics?

OXYQUINOLINE is listed in the EU CosIng database with functions: Antimicrobial, Chelating It is restricted under EU Cosmetics Regulation. Restriction: II/395. The EU classifies OXYQUINOLINE as "Restricted". Safety rating: MODERATE. This ingredient has been reviewed by cir.

Is OXYQUINOLINE allowed in the EU?

OXYQUINOLINE EU regulatory status: Restricted. Maximum allowed concentration: II/395. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does OXYQUINOLINE do in cosmetics?

OXYQUINOLINE functions as: Antimicrobial, Chelating. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 148-24-3.

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