Tetraacetoxychalcone

INCI: TETRAACETOXYCHALCONE

CAS Number
Not widely published (acetylated chalcone derivative)
Function
Skin conditioning / Antioxidant (chalcone-based bioactive)
Safety Rating
MODERATE

Regulatory Status

🇪🇺 EU Status permitted
🇺🇸 US Status restricted
US Notes Not specifically restricted; cosmetic ingredient

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Safety Data

Margin of Safety (MoS)
not established
Dermal Absorption
moderate
Sensitization
moderate

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Expert Verdict

α,β-unsaturated carbonyl (Michael acceptor) — structural alert for skin sensitization and protein reactivity; chalcone core requires DPRA/KeratinoSens™ testing to confirm sensitization potential; limited toxicological dossier; ensure batch-specific purity to avoid free hydroxychalcone impurities

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Concern Level: High

Regulatory Flags

potential-allergen

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Tetraacetoxychalcone safe in cosmetics?

α,β-unsaturated carbonyl (Michael acceptor) — structural alert for skin sensitization and protein reactivity; chalcone core requires DPRA/KeratinoSens™ testing to confirm sensitization potential; limited toxicological dossier; ensure batch-specific purity to avoid free hydroxychalcone impurities The EU classifies Tetraacetoxychalcone as "permitted". Safety rating: MODERATE.

Is Tetraacetoxychalcone allowed in the EU?

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

What does Tetraacetoxychalcone do in cosmetics?

Tetraacetoxychalcone functions as: Skin conditioning / Antioxidant (chalcone-based bioactive). It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not widely published (acetylated chalcone derivative).

What is the Margin of Safety for Tetraacetoxychalcone?

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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