Regulatory Status
For full compliance data across 55 jurisdictions, use the Substance Compliance tool.
Safety Data
Calculate MoS for your specific formulation with the MoS Calculator.
Expert Verdict
⚠ Same origin as \#9 (wood pyrolysis/distillation) but different fractionation. Contains acetic acid, methanol, phenols, cresols, and other potentially irritating volatiles. PAH contamination must be controlled. Batch-to-batch variability is a concern — full analytical characterization required per GMP. [^1_19][^1_18]
Regulatory Flags
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Pyroligneous Acids Extracts safe in cosmetics?
⚠ Same origin as \#9 (wood pyrolysis/distillation) but different fractionation. Contains acetic acid, methanol, phenols, cresols, and other potentially irritating volatiles. PAH contamination must be controlled. Batch-to-batch variability is a concern — full analytical characterization required per GMP. [^1_19][^1_18] The EU classifies Pyroligneous Acids Extracts as "permitted". Safety rating: MODERATE.
Is Pyroligneous Acids Extracts allowed in the EU?
Pyroligneous Acids Extracts EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Pyroligneous Acids Extracts do in cosmetics?
Pyroligneous Acids Extracts functions as: Fragrance (Perfuming) [^1_19]. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 8028-47-5 [^1_19].
What is the Margin of Safety for Pyroligneous Acids Extracts?
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.
Compliance Tools
Check Pyroligneous Acids Extracts compliance across multiple jurisdictions:
Related Ingredients
Is Pyroligneous Acids Extracts in Your Products?
Scan any product label with Piro — our free ingredient scanner. Point your camera at the ingredients list and get instant safety scores for every ingredient.
Try Piro Free →Analyze Your Full Ingredient List
Paste any INCI list into the Decoder for instant safety analysis, or calculate the Margin of Safety for Pyroligneous Acids Extracts in your formulation.