Is 3,4-Methylenedioxybenzyl Methylsulfone safe in cosmetics?
3,4-Methylenedioxybenzyl Methylsulfone has a safety rating of "MODERATE" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
Moderate
Cosmetic Ingredient
3,4-Methylenedioxybenzyl Methylsulfone
Also known as: UNII-4W601CSX19, 1,3-Benzodioxole, 5-((methylsulfonyl)methyl)-
INCI: 3,4-METHYLENEDIOXYBENZYL METHYLSULFONE
3,4-Methylenedioxybenzyl Methylsulfone (CAS 861151-31-7) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Antioxidant, Bleaching (skin lightening), Skin Conditioning. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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Function
Antioxidant, Bleaching (skin lightening), Skin Conditioning
Safety Rating
MODERATE
Chemistry & Identifiers
IUPAC Name
5-(methylsulfonylmethyl)-1,3-benzodioxole
InChIKey
HUYBZSXYMPQLEM-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
Not specifically restricted by FDA; no CIR monograph identified
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for 3,4-Methylenedioxybenzyl Methylsulfone.
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Function Categories & List Membership
Cosmetic/Chemical Function Categories
Antioxidant
Bleaching agent
Softener and conditioner
Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for 3,4-Methylenedioxybenzyl Methylsulfone.
Known Synonyms
UNII-4W601CSX19
1,3-Benzodioxole, 5-((methylsulfonyl)methyl)-
Chemical Function
Antioxidant
Softener and conditioner
Bleaching agent
Frequently Asked Questions
Is 3,4-Methylenedioxybenzyl Methylsulfone allowed in the EU?
3,4-Methylenedioxybenzyl Methylsulfone EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does 3,4-Methylenedioxybenzyl Methylsulfone do in cosmetics?
3,4-Methylenedioxybenzyl Methylsulfone functions as: Antioxidant, Bleaching (skin lightening), Skin Conditioning. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 861151-31-7.
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