Is Tetrahydropalmatine HCl safe in cosmetics?
Tetrahydropalmatine HCl has a safety rating of "MODERATE" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: restricted.
MODERATE
Cosmetic Ingredient
Tetrahydropalmatine HCl
INCI: TETRAHYDROPALMATINE HCL
Tetrahydropalmatine HCl (CAS 5765-01-5 (HCl salt); free base: 2934-97-6) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Antioxidant; Reducing agent. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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Function
Antioxidant; Reducing agent
Editorial assessment
MODERATE
Preliminary editorial note — not a computed safety verdict.
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US 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, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Tetrahydropalmatine HCl.
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Editorial summary
Preliminary editorial summary for Tetrahydropalmatine HCl — not a computed safety verdict. See the sourced toxicological data above.
Frequently Asked Questions
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.
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