Vanillylmandelic Acid

INCI: VANILLYLMANDELIC ACID

CAS Number
55-10-7
Function
Clinical Diagnostic Marker
Safety Rating
POOR

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status permitted
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status permitted
US Notes FEMA GRAS for food flavoring only (FEMA 4660). Not used in cosmetics.

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Safety Data

Margin of Safety (MoS)
not established
Dermal Absorption
negligible
Sensitization
moderate

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Expert Verdict

Vanillylmandelic acid is not a recognized cosmetic ingredient with no INCI listing, CosIng entry, or safety assessment data; likely confusion with mandelic acid (CAS 90-64-2). Do not formulate without a commissioned safety dossier.

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Concern Level: High

Regulatory Flags

fda_food_additive

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Vanillylmandelic Acid safe in cosmetics?

Vanillylmandelic acid is not a recognized cosmetic ingredient with no INCI listing, CosIng entry, or safety assessment data; likely confusion with mandelic acid (CAS 90-64-2). Do not formulate without a commissioned safety dossier. The EU classifies Vanillylmandelic Acid as "permitted". Safety rating: POOR.

Is Vanillylmandelic Acid allowed in the EU?

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

What does Vanillylmandelic Acid do in cosmetics?

Vanillylmandelic Acid functions as: Clinical Diagnostic Marker. It is classified as a Cosmetic Ingredient in our database. CAS number: 55-10-7.

What is the Margin of Safety for Vanillylmandelic 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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