Regulatory Status
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Safety Data
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Expert Verdict
Strong metal chelator (iron, copper, zinc) — can interfere with metallic packaging and metal-dependent preservative systems. If used for antimicrobial function, EU Annex V listing is lacking — regulatory risk if challenged. Japanese and Korean markets have more established use history
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Sodium Hinokitiol safe in cosmetics?
Strong metal chelator (iron, copper, zinc) — can interfere with metallic packaging and metal-dependent preservative systems. If used for antimicrobial function, EU Annex V listing is lacking — regulatory risk if challenged. Japanese and Korean markets have more established use history The EU classifies Sodium Hinokitiol as "permitted". Safety rating: MODERATE.
Is Sodium Hinokitiol allowed in the EU?
Sodium Hinokitiol EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Sodium Hinokitiol do in cosmetics?
Sodium Hinokitiol functions as: Antimicrobial, Skin Conditioning, Preservative-boosting. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 14009-83-9 (sodium salt of hinokitiol / β-thujaplicin).
What is the Margin of Safety for Sodium Hinokitiol?
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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