Purpurogallin
INCI: PURPUROGALLIN (NOT A REGISTERED COSMETIC INCI; CLASSIFIED AS A BIOCHEMICAL/POLYPHENOL) [^1_3]
Regulatory Status
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Safety Data
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Expert Verdict
Causes skin irritation, serious eye irritation, and may cause respiratory irritation (H335); not validated for cosmetic topical application; strictly a research compound at this stage [^1_6][^1_7]
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Purpurogallin safe in cosmetics?
Causes skin irritation, serious eye irritation, and may cause respiratory irritation (H335); not validated for cosmetic topical application; strictly a research compound at this stage [^1_6][^1_7] The EU classifies Purpurogallin as "permitted". Safety rating: POOR.
Is Purpurogallin allowed in the EU?
Purpurogallin EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Purpurogallin do in cosmetics?
Purpurogallin functions as: Antioxidant (research use); not widely used in commercial cosmetics [^1_3][^1_4]. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 569-77-7 [^1_1][^1_2].
What is the Margin of Safety for Purpurogallin?
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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