Quercetagetin

INCI: QUERCETAGETIN

CAS Number
90-18-6
Function
Antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, astringent, antimicrobial
Safety Rating
MODERATE

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status permitted
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status permitted
US Notes Not specifically regulated; permitted under general cosmetic ingredient provisions; no FDA monograph

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Safety Data

Margin of Safety (MoS)
not established
Dermal Absorption
high
Sensitization
moderate

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Expert Verdict

Potent kinase inhibitor (JNK1, PIM2, RSK2); demonstrated anti-tumor activity in vivo at nanomolar topical doses โ€” raises concern about unintended pharmacological effects in cosmetic use

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Concern Level: Moderate

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Quercetagetin safe in cosmetics?

Potent kinase inhibitor (JNK1, PIM2, RSK2); demonstrated anti-tumor activity in vivo at nanomolar topical doses โ€” raises concern about unintended pharmacological effects in cosmetic use The EU classifies Quercetagetin as "permitted". Safety rating: MODERATE.

Is Quercetagetin allowed in the EU?

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

What does Quercetagetin do in cosmetics?

Quercetagetin functions as: Antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, astringent, antimicrobial. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 90-18-6.

What is the Margin of Safety for Quercetagetin?

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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