Quercus Glauca Wood Vinegar

INCI: QUERCUS GLAUCA WOOD VINEGAR

CAS Number
Not assigned (note: Quercus acutissima wood vinegar has CAS 8030-97-5, but this specific species does not)
Function
Humectant, Skin Conditioning
Safety Rating
MODERATE

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status permitted
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status permitted
US Notes Not specifically listed; permitted under general provisions

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Safety Data

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

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Expert Verdict

Contains methanol โ€” a toxic substance even at low dermal doses; acetic acid concentration must be controlled; PAH (polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbon) contamination possible from pyrolysis process โ€” must verify PAH levels; this is the highest-risk ingredient on this list

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Concern Level: High

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Quercus Glauca Wood Vinegar safe in cosmetics?

Contains methanol โ€” a toxic substance even at low dermal doses; acetic acid concentration must be controlled; PAH (polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbon) contamination possible from pyrolysis process โ€” must verify PAH levels; this is the highest-risk ingredient on this list The EU classifies Quercus Glauca Wood Vinegar as "permitted". Safety rating: MODERATE.

Is Quercus Glauca Wood Vinegar allowed in the EU?

Quercus Glauca Wood Vinegar EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Quercus Glauca Wood Vinegar do in cosmetics?

Quercus Glauca Wood Vinegar functions as: Humectant, Skin Conditioning. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not assigned (note: Quercus acutissima wood vinegar has CAS 8030-97-5, but this specific species does not).

What is the Margin of Safety for Quercus Glauca Wood Vinegar?

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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