Syringaresinol

INCI: SYRINGARESINOL

CAS Number
487-35-4
Function
Antioxidant, Bleaching (skin lightening), Skin Conditioning, Skin Protecting
Safety Rating
GOOD

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status permitted
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status permitted
US Notes Permitted for cosmetic use; FDA UNII: 6YWP8N8R9S

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Safety Data

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

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Expert Verdict

Classified as "bleaching" agent โ€” if used for skin lightening, ensure compliance with EU Regulation on bleaching agents; limited cosmetic-specific toxicological data; pharmacological activity (eNOS activation, vasorelaxation) suggests potency at higher concentrations

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Concern Level: Moderate

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Syringaresinol safe in cosmetics?

Classified as "bleaching" agent โ€” if used for skin lightening, ensure compliance with EU Regulation on bleaching agents; limited cosmetic-specific toxicological data; pharmacological activity (eNOS activation, vasorelaxation) suggests potency at higher concentrations The EU classifies Syringaresinol as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.

Is Syringaresinol allowed in the EU?

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

What does Syringaresinol do in cosmetics?

Syringaresinol functions as: Antioxidant, Bleaching (skin lightening), Skin Conditioning, Skin Protecting. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 487-35-4.

What is the Margin of Safety for Syringaresinol?

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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