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Safety Data
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Expert Verdict
Cis-urocanic acid is a known immunosuppressant — UV-induced isomerization is a significant safety concern that has prevented approval as a sunscreen active
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Sodium Urocanate safe in cosmetics?
Cis-urocanic acid is a known immunosuppressant — UV-induced isomerization is a significant safety concern that has prevented approval as a sunscreen active The EU classifies Sodium Urocanate as "permitted". Safety rating: MODERATE.
Is Sodium Urocanate allowed in the EU?
Sodium Urocanate EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Sodium Urocanate do in cosmetics?
Sodium Urocanate functions as: UV absorber, skin conditioning (sodium salt of urocanic acid, a natural UV-absorbing compound in skin). It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 6159-49-5.
What is the Margin of Safety for Sodium Urocanate?
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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