Piperlongumine

INCI: PIPERLONGUMINE

CAS Number
20069-09-4
Function
Skin conditioning (CosIng); research-stage bioactive
Safety Rating
POOR

Regulatory Status

🇪🇺 EU Status permitted
🇺🇸 US Status permitted
US Notes Not specifically listed by FDA for cosmetics

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Safety Data

Margin of Safety (MoS)
not established
Dermal Absorption
moderate
Sensitization
high

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Expert Verdict

Contains α,β-unsaturated carbonyl (Michael acceptor) with SCCS structural alert for skin sensitization; selectively induces apoptosis via ROS elevation through electrophilic reactivity with cellular thiols; extremely limited cosmetic safety precedent with no SCCS opinion or CIR review.

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Concern Level: High

Regulatory Flags

potential-allergen

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Piperlongumine safe in cosmetics?

Contains α,β-unsaturated carbonyl (Michael acceptor) with SCCS structural alert for skin sensitization; selectively induces apoptosis via ROS elevation through electrophilic reactivity with cellular thiols; extremely limited cosmetic safety precedent with no SCCS opinion or CIR review. The EU classifies Piperlongumine as "permitted". Safety rating: POOR.

Is Piperlongumine allowed in the EU?

Piperlongumine EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Piperlongumine do in cosmetics?

Piperlongumine functions as: Skin conditioning (CosIng); research-stage bioactive. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 20069-09-4.

What is the Margin of Safety for Piperlongumine?

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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