Regulatory Status
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Safety Data
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Expert Verdict
⛔ Known teratogen (neural tube defects); Reproductive Toxicant 1A; hepatotoxic; CA Prop 65 listed; must never appear in any cosmetic formulation
Regulatory Flags
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Valproic Acid safe in cosmetics?
⛔ Known teratogen (neural tube defects); Reproductive Toxicant 1A; hepatotoxic; CA Prop 65 listed; must never appear in any cosmetic formulation The EU classifies Valproic Acid as "prohibited". Safety rating: POOR.
Is Valproic Acid allowed in the EU?
Valproic Acid EU regulatory status: prohibited. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Valproic Acid do in cosmetics?
Valproic Acid functions as: None in cosmetics — pharmaceutical anticonvulsant/mood stabilizer. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 99-66-1.
What is the Margin of Safety for Valproic 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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