Sodium Fumarate

INCI: SODIUM FUMARATE

CAS Number
17013-01-3
Function
Skin conditioning, buffering agent
Safety Rating
GOOD

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status permitted
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status permitted
US Notes Permitted; fumaric acid and its salts are GRAS for food โ€” no specific cosmetic restrictions

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Safety Data

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

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Expert Verdict

Dimethyl fumarate (DMF) is a sensitizer โ€” ensure raw material purity and absence of DMF contamination; at high concentrations may shift formulation pH

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Concern Level: Moderate

Regulatory Flags

potential-allergen fda_food_additive jecfa_safe

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Sodium Fumarate safe in cosmetics?

Dimethyl fumarate (DMF) is a sensitizer โ€” ensure raw material purity and absence of DMF contamination; at high concentrations may shift formulation pH The EU classifies Sodium Fumarate as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.

Is Sodium Fumarate allowed in the EU?

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

What does Sodium Fumarate do in cosmetics?

Sodium Fumarate functions as: Skin conditioning, buffering agent. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 17013-01-3.

What is the Margin of Safety for Sodium Fumarate?

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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