Regulatory Status
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Safety Data
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Expert Verdict
Fluorene-backbone ingredient with limited safety data; Paula's Choice database notes no known benefits and classifies as new; supplier toxicological dossier required to ensure no residual unsubstituted fluorene (possible human carcinogen, Group 3 IARC).
Frequently Asked Questions
Is PNA-10 Carboxyethyl Fluorene safe in cosmetics?
Fluorene-backbone ingredient with limited safety data; Paula's Choice database notes no known benefits and classifies as new; supplier toxicological dossier required to ensure no residual unsubstituted fluorene (possible human carcinogen, Group 3 IARC). The EU classifies PNA-10 Carboxyethyl Fluorene as "permitted". Safety rating: MODERATE.
Is PNA-10 Carboxyethyl Fluorene allowed in the EU?
PNA-10 Carboxyethyl Fluorene EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does PNA-10 Carboxyethyl Fluorene do in cosmetics?
PNA-10 Carboxyethyl Fluorene functions as: Astringent, humectant, skin conditioning. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not published in major public databases.
What is the Margin of Safety for PNA-10 Carboxyethyl Fluorene?
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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