Regulatory Status
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Safety Data
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Expert Verdict
GHS07 Warning — H302 (harmful if swallowed), H315 (skin irritation), H320 (eye irritation), H335 (respiratory irritation) ; primarily a biochemical research compound; very limited cosmetic-specific safety data; hygroscopic and air-sensitive
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Xanthopterin safe in cosmetics?
GHS07 Warning — H302 (harmful if swallowed), H315 (skin irritation), H320 (eye irritation), H335 (respiratory irritation) ; primarily a biochemical research compound; very limited cosmetic-specific safety data; hygroscopic and air-sensitive The EU classifies Xanthopterin as "permitted". Safety rating: MODERATE.
Is Xanthopterin allowed in the EU?
Xanthopterin EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Xanthopterin do in cosmetics?
Xanthopterin functions as: Skin conditioning. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 119-44-8 (anhydrous); 5979-01-1 (monohydrate).
What is the Margin of Safety for Xanthopterin?
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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