Regulatory Status
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Safety Data
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Expert Verdict
Classified Repr. 1B, H360 (may damage fertility or unborn child) due to teratogenic risk from excess Vitamin A [^1_10]; photosensitivity; requires controlled storage (light/air sensitive) [^1_8]; SCCS concern about exceeding EFSA upper intake levels when combined with dietary exposure [^1_11]
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Retinyl Acetate safe in cosmetics?
Classified Repr. 1B, H360 (may damage fertility or unborn child) due to teratogenic risk from excess Vitamin A [^1_10]; photosensitivity; requires controlled storage (light/air sensitive) [^1_8]; SCCS concern about exceeding EFSA upper intake levels when combined with dietary exposure [^1_11] The EU classifies Retinyl Acetate as "restricted". Safety rating: GOOD.
Is Retinyl Acetate allowed in the EU?
Retinyl Acetate EU regulatory status: restricted. Maximum allowed concentration: 0.05%. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Retinyl Acetate do in cosmetics?
Retinyl Acetate functions as: Skin conditioning; antioxidant (Vitamin A ester, converts to retinol in skin) [^1_8]. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 127-47-9 [^1_7].
What is the Margin of Safety for Retinyl Acetate?
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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