Regulatory Status
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Safety Data
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Expert Verdict
Skin, eye, and respiratory irritant (H315/H319/H335). Metabolite of perillyl alcohol and limonene. Antimicrobial function claims may trigger EU Biocidal Products Regulation scrutiny; requires challenge testing data for preservative efficacy. Activity is pH-dependent.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Perillic Acid safe in cosmetics?
Skin, eye, and respiratory irritant (H315/H319/H335). Metabolite of perillyl alcohol and limonene. Antimicrobial function claims may trigger EU Biocidal Products Regulation scrutiny; requires challenge testing data for preservative efficacy. Activity is pH-dependent. The EU classifies Perillic Acid as "permitted". Safety rating: MODERATE.
Is Perillic Acid allowed in the EU?
Perillic Acid EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Perillic Acid do in cosmetics?
Perillic Acid functions as: Antimicrobial. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 23635-14-5.
What is the Margin of Safety for Perillic Acid?
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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