Regulatory Status
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Safety Data
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Expert Verdict
Pure compound is a skin and respiratory irritant (H315, H319, H335) — handle with care in manufacturing . Naturally derived from *Podocarpus totara*; potent antibacterial activity including against MRSA
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Totarol safe in cosmetics?
Pure compound is a skin and respiratory irritant (H315, H319, H335) — handle with care in manufacturing . Naturally derived from *Podocarpus totara*; potent antibacterial activity including against MRSA The EU classifies Totarol as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.
Is Totarol allowed in the EU?
Totarol EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Totarol do in cosmetics?
Totarol functions as: Antioxidant, deodorant, oral care. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 511-15-9.
What is the Margin of Safety for Totarol?
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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