Is Picramic Acid safe in cosmetics?
Picramic Acid has a safety rating of "MODERATE" in our database. EU status: restricted. US status: permitted.
MODERATE
Cosmetic Ingredient
Picramic Acid
INCI: PICRAMIC ACID
Picramic Acid (CAS 96-91-3 (sodium picramate: 831-52-7)) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Hair dyeing. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: restricted, max 0.6%. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
View industrial chemical safety profile for CAS 96-91-3 (sodium picramate: 831-52-7) →
Function
Hair dyeing
Editorial assessment
MODERATE
Preliminary editorial note — not a computed safety verdict.
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
restricted
EU Max Conc.
0.6%
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
Coal tar hair dye exemption under FD&C Act §601(a); color additive provisions apply
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Picramic Acid.
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Editorial summary
Preliminary editorial summary for Picramic Acid — not a computed safety verdict. See the sourced toxicological data above.
NOAEL Studies Summary
View details ->Public NOAEL study rows linked to Picramic Acid by CAS number or substance name.
Studies
1
Lowest NOAEL
5 mg/kg bw/day
Highest NOAEL
5 mg/kg bw/day
COSMOS DB
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Picramic Acid allowed in the EU?
Picramic Acid EU regulatory status: restricted. Maximum allowed concentration: 0.6%. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Picramic Acid do in cosmetics?
Picramic Acid functions as: Hair dyeing. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 96-91-3 (sodium picramate: 831-52-7).
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