Is Purpurogallin safe in cosmetics?
Purpurogallin has a safety rating of "POOR" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
Poor
Cosmetic Ingredient
Purpurogallin
INCI: PURPUROGALLIN (NOT A REGISTERED COSMETIC INCI; CLASSIFIED AS A BIOCHEMICAL/POLYPHENOL) [^1_3]
Purpurogallin (CAS 569-77-7 [^1_1][^1_2]) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Antioxidant (research use); not widely used in commercial cosmetics [^1_3][^1_4]. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
View industrial chemical safety profile for CAS 569-77-7 [^1_1][^1_2] →
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Function
Antioxidant (research use); not widely used in commercial cosmetics [^1_3][^1_4]
Safety Rating
POOR
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
No specific FDA cosmetic listing; not CIR-reviewed for cosmetic use [^1_4]
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Purpurogallin.
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Expert Verdict
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Frequently Asked Questions
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].
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