Sodium Ferulate

INCI: SODIUM FERULATE

CAS Number
24276-84-4
Function
Skin conditioning, antioxidant, UV absorber, skin lightening agent
Safety Rating
GOOD

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status permitted
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status permitted
US Notes FDA UNII: OIS7F1IRQK; listed on EAFUS as "Sodium 3-methoxy-4-hydroxycinnamate" โ€” permitted for cosmetic use

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Safety Data

Margin of Safety (MoS)
adequate
Dermal Absorption
moderate
Sensitization
moderate

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Expert Verdict

H315 (skin irritation), H319 (eye irritation), H335 (respiratory irritation) at raw material concentrations ; antimicrobial properties may reduce preservative needs but should not replace a validated preservative system

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Concern Level: Moderate

Regulatory Flags

fda_food_additive

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Sodium Ferulate safe in cosmetics?

H315 (skin irritation), H319 (eye irritation), H335 (respiratory irritation) at raw material concentrations ; antimicrobial properties may reduce preservative needs but should not replace a validated preservative system The EU classifies Sodium Ferulate as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.

Is Sodium Ferulate allowed in the EU?

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

What does Sodium Ferulate do in cosmetics?

Sodium Ferulate functions as: Skin conditioning, antioxidant, UV absorber, skin lightening agent. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 24276-84-4.

What is the Margin of Safety for Sodium Ferulate?

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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