Is Tulipalin B safe in cosmetics?
Tulipalin B has a safety rating of "POOR" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
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Cosmetic Ingredient
Tulipalin B
INCI: TULIPALIN B (Α-METHYLENE-Β-HYDROXY-Γ-BUTYROLACTONE)
Tulipalin B (CAS 38965-80-9) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Skin protecting (antimicrobial properties in plant). EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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Auto-generated CPSR Part A draft with source citations
Function
Skin protecting (antimicrobial properties in plant)
Safety Rating
POOR
Chemistry & Identifiers
IUPAC Name
(4S)-4-hydroxy-3-methylideneoxolan-2-one
InChIKey
BFLSLERVRLOFCX-SCSAIBSYSA-N
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
Not specifically regulated; no CIR safety assessment found
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Tulipalin B.
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Function Categories & List Membership
Cosmetic/Chemical Function Categories
Humectant
Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for Tulipalin B.
Regulatory Flags
potential-allergen
Chemical Function
Humectant
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Tulipalin B allowed in the EU?
Tulipalin B EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Tulipalin B do in cosmetics?
Tulipalin B functions as: Skin protecting (antimicrobial properties in plant). It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 38965-80-9.
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