Shinorine

INCI: SHINORINE

CAS Number
73112-73-9
Function
UV absorber (natural sunscreen, λmax ~333–334 nm, UV-A/UV-B), antioxidant, cytoprotective
Safety Rating
GOOD

Regulatory Status

🇪🇺 EU Status permitted
🇺🇸 US Status permitted
US Notes Not listed in the FDA sunscreen monograph; would require NDA or TEA process to be used as a sunscreen active; may be used as a non-sunscreen cosmetic ingredient

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Safety Data

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

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Expert Verdict

Cannot be claimed as UV filter without regulatory approval (EU Annex VI / FDA monograph); sourcing sustainability (algae/cyanobacteria); purity and heavy metal testing required for marine-derived ingredient

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Concern Level: Low

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Shinorine safe in cosmetics?

Cannot be claimed as UV filter without regulatory approval (EU Annex VI / FDA monograph); sourcing sustainability (algae/cyanobacteria); purity and heavy metal testing required for marine-derived ingredient The EU classifies Shinorine as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.

Is Shinorine allowed in the EU?

Shinorine EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Shinorine do in cosmetics?

Shinorine functions as: UV absorber (natural sunscreen, λmax ~333–334 nm, UV-A/UV-B), antioxidant, cytoprotective. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 73112-73-9.

What is the Margin of Safety for Shinorine?

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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