Regulatory Status
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Safety Data
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Expert Verdict
GHS H315 (skin irritant), H319 (serious eye irritant), H335 (respiratory irritant); not niacinamide—do NOT confuse with nicotinamide (pyridine-3-carboxamide); positional isomer only
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Picolinamide safe in cosmetics?
GHS H315 (skin irritant), H319 (serious eye irritant), H335 (respiratory irritant); not niacinamide—do NOT confuse with nicotinamide (pyridine-3-carboxamide); positional isomer only The EU classifies Picolinamide as "permitted". Safety rating: MODERATE.
Is Picolinamide allowed in the EU?
Picolinamide EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Picolinamide do in cosmetics?
Picolinamide functions as: Skin conditioning. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 1452-77-3.
What is the Margin of Safety for Picolinamide?
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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