Is Phenylethylidene-Bis-Indole safe in cosmetics?
Phenylethylidene-Bis-Indole has a safety rating of "MODERATE" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: restricted.
Moderate
Cosmetic Ingredient
Phenylethylidene-Bis-Indole
INCI: PHENYLETHYLIDENE-BIS-INDOLE
Phenylethylidene-Bis-Indole (CAS Not widely published (CosIng-listed) [^1_17]) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Skin conditioning / colorant (indole-derivative; imparts color). EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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Function
Skin conditioning / colorant (indole-derivative; imparts color)
Safety Rating
MODERATE
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
restricted
US Notes
FDA — no specific listing; if functioning as color additive, FDA premarket approval would be required
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Phenylethylidene-Bis-Indole.
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Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for Phenylethylidene-Bis-Indole.
Regulatory Flags
colorant
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Phenylethylidene-Bis-Indole allowed in the EU?
Phenylethylidene-Bis-Indole EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Phenylethylidene-Bis-Indole do in cosmetics?
Phenylethylidene-Bis-Indole functions as: Skin conditioning / colorant (indole-derivative; imparts color). It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not widely published (CosIng-listed) [^1_17].
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