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Expert Verdict
๐ด Strong contact allergen; causes "tulip fingers" โ fissured acropulpitis, hyperpigmentation, onychorrhexis, paronychia; ฮฑ-methylene-ฮณ-butyrolactone is among the most potent sensitizing structural motifs; avoid use in leave-on cosmetics; tulipalin B is a weaker sensitizer by comparison
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Tulipalin A safe in cosmetics?
๐ด Strong contact allergen; causes "tulip fingers" โ fissured acropulpitis, hyperpigmentation, onychorrhexis, paronychia; ฮฑ-methylene-ฮณ-butyrolactone is among the most potent sensitizing structural motifs; avoid use in leave-on cosmetics; tulipalin B is a weaker sensitizer by comparison The EU classifies Tulipalin A as "permitted". Safety rating: POOR.
Is Tulipalin A allowed in the EU?
Tulipalin A EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Tulipalin A do in cosmetics?
Tulipalin A functions as: Skin protecting (CosIng listed function). It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 547-65-9.
What is the Margin of Safety for Tulipalin A?
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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