NOAEL Data Cosmetic Ingredient

Chitin

Also known as: EINECS 215-744-3, EPA Pesticide Chemical Code 128991, Chitan, N-acetyl-, Chitina, UNII-8SH93A7QWW

CAS 1398-61-4

Chitin (CAS 1398-61-4) is a chemical substance. Key regulatory status: 2 regulatory/inventory lists, cosmetic ingredient cross-reference; source data from EPA ToxValDB, EPA CPDat, AICIS.

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SOURCE noael studies public
NOAEL studies
15
SOURCE chemical inventory jurisdictions
Regulatory lists
2
SOURCE eu clp annex vi
GHS signal
Not classified

Chemical Identity

CAS, identifiers, formula, and alternate names for the matched substance record.

SOURCE DSSTox identifiers 8 fields
Name
Chitin
CAS Number
1398-61-4
DTXSID
DTXSID6037641
Synonyms
EINECS 215-744-3EPA Pesticide Chemical Code 128991Chitan, N-acetyl-ChitinaUNII-8SH93A7QWW

Functional Uses

Industrial and product-use categories associated with this substance.

SOURCE EPA CPDat 2 records
AbrasiveFiller

Regulatory Lists

Inventory, screening, and regulatory list matches from public chemical databases.

SOURCE EPA CPDat 2 records
ListKeywordSource
Canada; Personal care; Substances in PCP - Canada (4/2014)Government of CanadaCPCat
active_ingredient; agricultural; PesticidesUSDAUnited States Department of Agriculture (USDA)

NOAEL Studies

Toxicology endpoints rendered from public NOAEL study rows.

SOURCE NOAEL studies Showing 15 of 15 studies
ValueUnitEndpointRouteSpeciesSource
8SH93A7QWWUNIIFDA UNII substance identifier--openFDA substances
8SH93A7QWWUNIIFDA UNII substance identifier--openFDA substances
8SH93A7QWWUNIIFDA UNII substance identifier--openFDA substances
8SH93A7QWWUNIIFDA UNII substance identifier--openFDA substances
=1mgLOELinjectionMouseToxValDB_ECOTOX
=5%LOELoralRatToxValDB_ECOTOX
=10000mg/kg bw/dayLOELinjectionMouseToxValDB_ECOTOX
=1%NOELoralMouseToxValDB_ECOTOX
=2%NOELoralRatToxValDB_ECOTOX
=2.5%NOELoralRatToxValDB_ECOTOX
=5mg/orgNOELinjectionMouseToxValDB_ECOTOX
=5%NOELoralMouseToxValDB_ECOTOX
=10%NOELoralMouseToxValDB_ECOTOX
=1000mg/kg bw/dayNOELinjectionMouseToxValDB_ECOTOX
=5000mg/kg bw/dayNOELinjectionMouseToxValDB_ECOTOX

Showing 15 of 15 studies

Australian Status (AICIS)

Australian industrial chemicals inventory status and applicable conditions.

SOURCE AICIS inventory 1 records
Inventory Status
listed

Cosmetic Safety Profile

Same-CAS cosmetic ingredient record for cross-vertical context.

SOURCE CosIng / Ingredients DB
EU Status
permitted
Max
-
Category
Rheology Modifier
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Food Safety Data

Same-CAS food additive, ADI, and GRAS records where available.

SOURCE EFSA / FDA GRAS 1 records

1 food-safety record found.

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Cannabis Data

Same-CAS cannabis compliance and lab records where available.

SOURCE Cannabis regulatory / lab data efsa substances

1 cannabis record found in efsa substances.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the NOAEL for Chitin?

Chitin has 15 NOAEL studies in the database. The lowest reported value is 8SH93A7QWW UNII. Source: openFDA substances.

What regulatory lists include Chitin?

Chitin appears on 2 regulatory/inventory lists including Canada; Personal care; Substances in PCP - Canada (4/2014), active_ingredient; agricultural; Pesticides. Source: EPA CPDat.

Is Chitin used in cosmetics?

Yes, Chitin is also indexed as a cosmetic ingredient under the name Chitin. View the full cosmetic safety profile on the ingredient page for detailed safety data, SCCS opinions, and regulatory status.

Where does the safety data for Chitin come from?

Safety data is sourced from EPA ToxValDB, EPA CPDat, AICIS (Australian Industrial Chemicals Introduction Scheme), EPA DSSTox, CosIng / Ingredients DB, EFSA / FDA GRAS, cannabis regulatory/lab databases. All data traces to primary regulatory sources and is updated from official government databases.

Is Chitin used outside industrial chemicals?

Chitin also appears in cosmetics, food safety, cannabis databases.