Regulatory Status
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Safety Data
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Expert Verdict
Carcinogen (Category 2) classification prohibits cosmetic use in the EU under CMR regulations. Not a cosmetic-grade ingredient; unsuitable for formulation.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Salicylhydroxamic Acid safe in cosmetics?
Carcinogen (Category 2) classification prohibits cosmetic use in the EU under CMR regulations. Not a cosmetic-grade ingredient; unsuitable for formulation. The EU classifies Salicylhydroxamic Acid as "prohibited". Safety rating: POOR.
Is Salicylhydroxamic Acid allowed in the EU?
Salicylhydroxamic Acid EU regulatory status: prohibited. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Salicylhydroxamic Acid do in cosmetics?
Salicylhydroxamic Acid functions as: Industrial flotation reagent; urease and lipoxygenase inhibitor. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 89-73-6.
What is the Margin of Safety for Salicylhydroxamic Acid?
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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