Retinoic Acid (Tretinoin) Regulatory

INCI: RETINOIC ACID

CAS Number
302-79-4
Function
biological rate limiter
Safety Rating
GOOD

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status permitted
EU Max Conc. 0.05%
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status restricted
US Notes Cosmetic Use

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Safety Data

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

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Expert Verdict

Retinoic Acid (Tretinoin) is a potent retinoid with established safety concerns; regulatory status varies by jurisdiction and concentration limits apply.

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Concern Level: Moderate

Regulatory Flags

prop65 eu_banned_cosmetics eu_cosing_listed

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Retinoic Acid (Tretinoin) Regulatory safe in cosmetics?

Retinoic Acid (Tretinoin) is a potent retinoid with established safety concerns; regulatory status varies by jurisdiction and concentration limits apply. The EU classifies Retinoic Acid (Tretinoin) Regulatory as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.

Is Retinoic Acid (Tretinoin) Regulatory allowed in the EU?

Retinoic Acid (Tretinoin) Regulatory EU regulatory status: permitted. Maximum allowed concentration: 0.05%. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Retinoic Acid (Tretinoin) Regulatory do in cosmetics?

Retinoic Acid (Tretinoin) Regulatory functions as: biological rate limiter. It is classified as a Antioxidant in our database. CAS number: 302-79-4.

What is the Margin of Safety for Retinoic Acid (Tretinoin) Regulatory?

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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