Pterostilbene

INCI: PTEROSTILBENE

CAS Number
537-42-8
Function
Antioxidant, Skin Conditioning, Anti-aging (collagen protection, anti-inflammatory)
Safety Rating
GOOD

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status permitted
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status permitted
US Notes Not restricted by FDA; GRAS for food applications; no specific CIR review

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Safety Data

Margin of Safety (MoS)
adequate
Dermal Absorption
moderate
Sensitization
low

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Expert Verdict

Synthetic grades must be verified for residual solvents. Photostability should be confirmed if used in day products as stilbene backbone can isomerize under UV.

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Concern Level: Low

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Pterostilbene safe in cosmetics?

Synthetic grades must be verified for residual solvents. Photostability should be confirmed if used in day products as stilbene backbone can isomerize under UV. The EU classifies Pterostilbene as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.

Is Pterostilbene allowed in the EU?

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

What does Pterostilbene do in cosmetics?

Pterostilbene functions as: Antioxidant, Skin Conditioning, Anti-aging (collagen protection, anti-inflammatory). It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 537-42-8.

What is the Margin of Safety for Pterostilbene?

adequate 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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