Pyridoxine HCl

INCI: PYRIDOXINE HCL [^1_9]

CAS Number
58-56-0 [^1_8]
Function
Skin conditioning, hair conditioning, antistatic [^1_9]
Safety Rating
EXCELLENT

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status permitted
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status permitted
US Notes GRAS as direct food additive (21 CFR ยง184.1676); permitted in cosmetics without specific restrictions [^1_8][^1_10]

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Safety Data

Margin of Safety (MoS)
adequate
Dermal Absorption
moderate
Sensitization
none

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Expert Verdict

Chronic high-dose oral pyridoxine (>200 mg/day) is associated with peripheral neuropathy; no relevance at cosmetic topical levels. pH-sensitive โ€” formulate at pH 3โ€“5 for optimal stability [^1_8]

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Concern Level: None

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Pyridoxine HCl safe in cosmetics?

Chronic high-dose oral pyridoxine (>200 mg/day) is associated with peripheral neuropathy; no relevance at cosmetic topical levels. pH-sensitive โ€” formulate at pH 3โ€“5 for optimal stability [^1_8] The EU classifies Pyridoxine HCl as "permitted". Safety rating: EXCELLENT.

Is Pyridoxine HCl allowed in the EU?

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

What does Pyridoxine HCl do in cosmetics?

Pyridoxine HCl functions as: Skin conditioning, hair conditioning, antistatic [^1_9]. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 58-56-0 [^1_8].

What is the Margin of Safety for Pyridoxine HCl?

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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