Regulatory Status
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Safety Data
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Expert Verdict
At higher concentrations may lower formulation pH significantly — monitor pH to avoid irritation; limited published SCCS safety dossier data compared to gluconolactone [^1_6]
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Ribonic Acid safe in cosmetics?
At higher concentrations may lower formulation pH significantly — monitor pH to avoid irritation; limited published SCCS safety dossier data compared to gluconolactone [^1_6] The EU classifies Ribonic Acid as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.
Is Ribonic Acid allowed in the EU?
Ribonic Acid EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Ribonic Acid do in cosmetics?
Ribonic Acid functions as: Skin conditioning, humectant (sugar acid/polyhydroxy acid — oxidation product of ribose) [^1_6]. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 642-98-8 [^1_6].
What is the Margin of Safety for Ribonic 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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