Regulatory Status
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Safety Data
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Expert Verdict
Sesamol demonstrates strong antioxidant and anti-melanogenic activity but carries GHS Category 4 acute oral toxicity classification and has critical data gaps including no dermal absorption study and no 90-day repeated dose dermal study.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Sesamol safe in cosmetics?
Sesamol demonstrates strong antioxidant and anti-melanogenic activity but carries GHS Category 4 acute oral toxicity classification and has critical data gaps including no dermal absorption study and no 90-day repeated dose dermal study. The EU classifies Sesamol as "permitted". Safety rating: MODERATE.
Is Sesamol allowed in the EU?
Sesamol EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Sesamol do in cosmetics?
Sesamol functions as: Antioxidant, Skin Lightening, Photoprotective, Anti-Aging. It is classified as a Antioxidant in our database. CAS number: 533-31-3.
What is the Margin of Safety for Sesamol?
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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