Is Stemoxydine safe in cosmetics?
Stemoxydine has a safety rating of "MODERATE" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
Moderate
Active Ingredient
Stemoxydine
Also known as: Diethyl 2,4-pyridinedicarboxylate, Diethyl pyridine-2,4-dicarboxylate, Mexoryl SBU
INCI: DIETHYLLUTIDINATE
Stemoxydine (CAS 41438-38-4) is a cosmetic active ingredient functioning as Hair Conditioning. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database. Same-CAS public records also appear in industrial chemical safety data.
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Auto-generated CPSR Part A draft with source citations
Function
Hair Conditioning
Safety Rating
MODERATE
Chemistry & Identifiers
IUPAC Name
diethyl pyridine-2,4-dicarboxylate
InChIKey
MUUDQLHCIAOWPR-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
Not FDA-approved as drug. No CIR report. Proprietary L'Oreal compound. Clinical data at 5% concentration.
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Stemoxydine.
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ECHA REACH Registration
European Chemicals Agency REACH dossier and Substances of Very High Concern listing.
Registration Type
Full
Tonnage Band
10 - 100 tonnes
Substance Type
SUBSTANCE
SVHC Candidate
No
Function Categories & List Membership
Cosmetic/Chemical Function Categories
Softener and conditioner
Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for Stemoxydine.
Known Synonyms
Diethyl 2,4-pyridinedicarboxylate
Diethyl pyridine-2,4-dicarboxylate
Mexoryl SBU
Chemical Function
Softener and conditioner
Australian Status
AICIS status: listed_with_terms
Specific information requirements: Obligations to provide information apply. These obligations are: 1. A person introducing this chemical must tell us in writing within 28 calendar days if any of the following circumstances have occurred in relation to their introduction (importation or manufacture): a. the introduction volume of the chemical exceeds 1...
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Stemoxydine allowed in the EU?
Stemoxydine EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Stemoxydine do in cosmetics?
Stemoxydine functions as: Hair Conditioning. It is classified as a Active Ingredient in our database. CAS number: 41438-38-4.
Is Stemoxydine used outside cosmetics?
Stemoxydine also appears in industrial chemical safety data. The cross-vertical cards on this page render same-CAS public rows from the matched databases.
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