Regulatory Status
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Safety Data
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Expert Verdict
Melanin synthesis inhibitor subject to regulatory scrutiny for skin-lightening claims in EU/ASEAN; ester bond may hydrolyze to p-hydroxyphenol and pyroglutamic acid; very limited published clinical and toxicological data available.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Pidobenzone safe in cosmetics?
Melanin synthesis inhibitor subject to regulatory scrutiny for skin-lightening claims in EU/ASEAN; ester bond may hydrolyze to p-hydroxyphenol and pyroglutamic acid; very limited published clinical and toxicological data available. The EU classifies Pidobenzone as "permitted". Safety rating: MODERATE.
Is Pidobenzone allowed in the EU?
Pidobenzone EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Pidobenzone do in cosmetics?
Pidobenzone functions as: Skin lightening / depigmenting agent (tyrosinase inhibitor, melanin synthesis inhibitor). It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 138506-45-3.
What is the Margin of Safety for Pidobenzone?
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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