Veratric Acid

INCI: VERATRIC ACID

CAS Number
93-07-2
Function
Skin Conditioning, Antimicrobial booster / preservation booster
Safety Rating
GOOD

Regulatory Status

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

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Safety Data

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

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Expert Verdict

Often marketed as a "natural preservative booster" โ€” verify actual preservative efficacy testing (PET/challenge test) is conducted. Does not replace a full preservation system on its own

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Concern Level: Low

Regulatory Flags

natural-origin

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Veratric Acid safe in cosmetics?

Often marketed as a "natural preservative booster" โ€” verify actual preservative efficacy testing (PET/challenge test) is conducted. Does not replace a full preservation system on its own The EU classifies Veratric Acid as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.

Is Veratric Acid allowed in the EU?

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

What does Veratric Acid do in cosmetics?

Veratric Acid functions as: Skin Conditioning, Antimicrobial booster / preservation booster. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 93-07-2.

What is the Margin of Safety for Veratric 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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