Regulatory Status
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Safety Data
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Expert Verdict
H302 — harmful if swallowed; H312 — harmful in skin contact; H319 — causes serious eye irritation; H332 — harmful if inhaled [^1_5][^1_6]. Extremely bitter terpenoid.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Quassin safe in cosmetics?
H302 — harmful if swallowed; H312 — harmful in skin contact; H319 — causes serious eye irritation; H332 — harmful if inhaled [^1_5][^1_6]. Extremely bitter terpenoid. The EU classifies Quassin as "permitted". Safety rating: MODERATE.
Is Quassin allowed in the EU?
Quassin EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Quassin do in cosmetics?
Quassin functions as: Denaturant, Skin Conditioning [^1_2]. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 76-78-8 [^1_4].
What is the Margin of Safety for Quassin?
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.
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