Piperonylic Acid

INCI: PIPERONYLIC ACID

CAS Number
94-53-1
Function
Fragrance, skin conditioning
Safety Rating
MODERATE

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status permitted
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status permitted
US Notes Not specifically restricted by FDA

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Safety Data

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

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Expert Verdict

3,4-(Methylenedioxy)benzoic acid โ€” structurally related to safrole derivatives; confirm absence of safrole contamination as safrole is prohibited in the EU.

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Concern Level: Moderate

Regulatory Flags

fragrance-component

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Piperonylic Acid safe in cosmetics?

3,4-(Methylenedioxy)benzoic acid โ€” structurally related to safrole derivatives; confirm absence of safrole contamination as safrole is prohibited in the EU. The EU classifies Piperonylic Acid as "permitted". Safety rating: MODERATE.

Is Piperonylic Acid allowed in the EU?

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

What does Piperonylic Acid do in cosmetics?

Piperonylic Acid functions as: Fragrance, skin conditioning. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 94-53-1.

What is the Margin of Safety for Piperonylic Acid?

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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