Regulatory Status
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Safety Data
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Expert Verdict
Immunosuppression risk: cis-urocanic acid (UV-induced photoisomer) suppresses cutaneous immune responses and may promote photocarcinogenesis; banned in Canada as cosmetic ingredient ; ethyl urocanate derivative also prohibited in Canada; not approved as UV filter in EU or US
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Urocanic Acid safe in cosmetics?
Immunosuppression risk: cis-urocanic acid (UV-induced photoisomer) suppresses cutaneous immune responses and may promote photocarcinogenesis; banned in Canada as cosmetic ingredient ; ethyl urocanate derivative also prohibited in Canada; not approved as UV filter in EU or US The EU classifies Urocanic Acid as "restricted". Safety rating: MODERATE.
Is Urocanic Acid allowed in the EU?
Urocanic Acid EU regulatory status: restricted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Urocanic Acid do in cosmetics?
Urocanic Acid functions as: UV absorber / UV filter, skin conditioning agent. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 104-98-3.
What is the Margin of Safety for Urocanic Acid?
not established 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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