Tetrahydropalmatine HCl

INCI: TETRAHYDROPALMATINE HCL

CAS Number
5765-01-5 (HCl salt); free base: 2934-97-6
Function
Antioxidant; Reducing agent
Safety Rating
MODERATE

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status permitted
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status restricted
US Notes Not specifically restricted in cosmetics; however, as an alkaloid with pharmacological activity, formulation requires caution

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Safety Data

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

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Expert Verdict

Pharmacological activity โ€” documented sedative/analgesic effects via dopamine antagonism ; potential for systemic effects if dermal absorption is significant; hepatotoxicity reported at oral pharmacological doses; ensure cosmetic-level concentrations maintain adequate MoS

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Concern Level: High

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Tetrahydropalmatine HCl safe in cosmetics?

Pharmacological activity โ€” documented sedative/analgesic effects via dopamine antagonism ; potential for systemic effects if dermal absorption is significant; hepatotoxicity reported at oral pharmacological doses; ensure cosmetic-level concentrations maintain adequate MoS The EU classifies Tetrahydropalmatine HCl as "permitted". Safety rating: MODERATE.

Is Tetrahydropalmatine HCl allowed in the EU?

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

What does Tetrahydropalmatine HCl do in cosmetics?

Tetrahydropalmatine HCl functions as: Antioxidant; Reducing agent. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 5765-01-5 (HCl salt); free base: 2934-97-6.

What is the Margin of Safety for Tetrahydropalmatine HCl?

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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