Regulatory Status
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Safety Data
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Expert Verdict
Limited dedicated cosmetic safety data. No CIR or SCCS opinion. Safety largely inferred from widespread dietary exposure and structural similarity to other hydroxy acids. At high concentrations, may cause mild irritation as with any organic acid—pH-dependent.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Quinic Acid safe in cosmetics?
Limited dedicated cosmetic safety data. No CIR or SCCS opinion. Safety largely inferred from widespread dietary exposure and structural similarity to other hydroxy acids. At high concentrations, may cause mild irritation as with any organic acid—pH-dependent. The EU classifies Quinic Acid as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.
Is Quinic Acid allowed in the EU?
Quinic Acid EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Quinic Acid do in cosmetics?
Quinic Acid functions as: Skin conditioning, pH adjuster. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 77-95-2.
What is the Margin of Safety for Quinic Acid?
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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