Uric Acid

INCI: URIC ACID

CAS Number
69-93-2
Function
Antioxidant, skin conditioning agent
Safety Rating
GOOD

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status permitted
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status permitted
US Notes Permitted for cosmetic use; no restrictions

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Safety Data

Margin of Safety (MoS)
adequate
Dermal Absorption
low
Sensitization
none

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Expert Verdict

Endogenous compound (purine metabolite); limited cosmetic use data; ensure purity โ€” synthetic grade preferred to avoid biological contaminants

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Concern Level: Low

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Uric Acid safe in cosmetics?

Endogenous compound (purine metabolite); limited cosmetic use data; ensure purity โ€” synthetic grade preferred to avoid biological contaminants The EU classifies Uric Acid as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.

Is Uric Acid allowed in the EU?

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

What does Uric Acid do in cosmetics?

Uric Acid functions as: Antioxidant, skin conditioning agent. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 69-93-2.

What is the Margin of Safety for Uric Acid?

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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