Regulatory Status
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Safety Data
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Expert Verdict
Biochemical intermediate not established as a cosmetic raw material; complete toxicological dossier required including genotoxicity, repeated-dose toxicity, and dermal absorption studies before formulation use.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Porphobilinogen Lactam safe in cosmetics?
Biochemical intermediate not established as a cosmetic raw material; complete toxicological dossier required including genotoxicity, repeated-dose toxicity, and dermal absorption studies before formulation use. The EU classifies Porphobilinogen Lactam as "permitted". Safety rating: MODERATE.
Is Porphobilinogen Lactam allowed in the EU?
Porphobilinogen Lactam EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Porphobilinogen Lactam do in cosmetics?
Porphobilinogen Lactam functions as: Biochemical intermediate in heme biosynthesis; cosmetic function not established. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: No CAS number identified in CosIng or major cosmetic databases.
What is the Margin of Safety for Porphobilinogen Lactam?
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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