Tangeritin

INCI: TANGERITIN

CAS Number
481-53-8
Function
Antioxidant, skin conditioning (polymethoxylated flavone from citrus peels)
Safety Rating
MODERATE

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status permitted
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status permitted
US Notes Not specifically regulated; permitted under general cosmetic provisions. Classified as research chemical by some suppliers

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Safety Data

Margin of Safety (MoS)
adequate
Dermal Absorption
moderate
Sensitization
none

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Expert Verdict

GHS06 classification (acute oral toxicity). No dedicated CIR or SCCS opinion. Suppliers note it is "not intended for cosmetic applications without appropriate evaluation and authorization" . Requires robust safety assessment before formulation use.

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Concern Level: High

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Tangeritin safe in cosmetics?

GHS06 classification (acute oral toxicity). No dedicated CIR or SCCS opinion. Suppliers note it is "not intended for cosmetic applications without appropriate evaluation and authorization" . Requires robust safety assessment before formulation use. The EU classifies Tangeritin as "permitted". Safety rating: MODERATE.

Is Tangeritin allowed in the EU?

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

What does Tangeritin do in cosmetics?

Tangeritin functions as: Antioxidant, skin conditioning (polymethoxylated flavone from citrus peels). It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 481-53-8.

What is the Margin of Safety for Tangeritin?

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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