Moderate Colorant Dermal Penetration

Asiatic Acid — Structured Cosmetic Ingredient

Also known as: Urs-12en-28-oic acid, 2,3,23-trihydroxy-, (2alpha, 3beta, 4alpha)-

INCI: ASIATIC ACID

Asiatic Acid — Structured Cosmetic Ingredient (CAS 464-92-6) is a cosmetic colorant functioning as Colorant. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database. Same-CAS public records also appear in industrial chemical safety and pharmaceutical data.

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Auto-generated CPSR Part A draft with source citations
Function
Colorant
Safety Rating
MODERATE

Chemistry & Identifiers

EC Number
482-720-9

Regulatory Status

EU EU Status permitted
US US Status permitted
US Notes OTC drug. No specific restrictions.

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Safety Data

Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Asiatic Acid — Structured Cosmetic Ingredient.

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Dermal Penetration Profile

Skin absorption and penetration characteristics of Asiatic Acid — Structured Cosmetic Ingredient, relevant to systemic exposure and MoS calculations.

Absorption %
4-10%
Penetration Level
stratum-corneum
Penetration Depth
stratum corneum/epidermis
Molecular Weight
488.7 Da
Log P
5.5
Systemic Absorption
minimal
Topical Bioavailability
2-8%
Safety Margin Factor
low
Vehicle Dependent
Yes — absorption varies by formulation

Source: Molecules 2012

ECHA REACH Registration

European Chemicals Agency REACH dossier and Substances of Very High Concern listing.

Registration Type
Full
Tonnage Band
1 - 10 tonnes
Substance Type
SUBSTANCE
SVHC Candidate
No

Additional Ingredient Properties

3 property records from structured ingredient metadata.

acne
{"cas_number": "464-92-6", "anti_acne_mechanism": "anti_inflammatory", "comedogenicity_rating_0_to_5": "0", "acne_type_efficacy": "inflammatory", "sebum_reduction_pct_clinical": "0-10", "prescription_required_usa": "No", "otc_drug_monograph_category": "No", "max_otc_concentration_pct": "No limit", "japan_quasi_drug_anti_acne": "No", "korea_functional_cosmetic_acne": "No", "eu_cosmetic_restriction_…
anti_aging
{"anti_aging_claim": "collagen-boosting, barrier-repair", "mechanism_of_action": "Bioactive compound, specialized mechanism", "target_skin_layer": "epidermis, dermis", "collagen_stimulation": "Yes", "elastin_protection": "Mild", "wrinkle_reduction_pct": "12-22", "clinical_study_duration_weeks": "12", "sample_size": "35", "double_blind": "Yes", "placebo_controlled": "Yes", "published_journal": "JAA…
dermal_absorption
{"molecular_weight_da": "488.7", "log_p_value": "5.5", "skin_penetration_level": "stratum-corneum", "penetration_depth": "stratum corneum/epidermis", "absorption_pct": "4-10", "systemic_absorption": "minimal", "penetration_enhancer": "no", "occlusion_effect": "no", "vehicle_dependent": "yes", "skin_barrier_effect": "strengthens", "bioavailability_topical_pct": "2-8", "safety_margin_factor": "low",…

Function Categories & List Membership

Cosmetic/Chemical Function Categories
Softener and conditioner Stabilizing agent

Expert Verdict

Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for Asiatic Acid — Structured Cosmetic Ingredient.

Regulatory Flags

Allergen

Known Synonyms

Urs-12en-28-oic acid, 2,3,23-trihydroxy-, (2alpha, 3beta, 4alpha)-

Chemical Function

Softener and conditioner Stabilizing agent

Regulatory Lists

Canada; Personal care; Substances in PCP - Canada (4/2014) Canada; pharmaceutical

Cross-Vertical Safety Context

Same-CAS public records found in pharmaceutical data.

SOURCE ChEMBL / DrugCentral / FAERS DB_PHARMA CAS match

Pharmaceutical Data

Same-CAS rows from the pharmaceutical spoke database.

Compound
ASIATIC ACID
ChEMBL ID
CHEMBL404313
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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Asiatic Acid — Structured Cosmetic Ingredient safe in cosmetics?

Asiatic Acid — Structured Cosmetic Ingredient has a safety rating of "MODERATE" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.

Is Asiatic Acid — Structured Cosmetic Ingredient allowed in the EU?

Asiatic Acid — Structured Cosmetic Ingredient EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Asiatic Acid — Structured Cosmetic Ingredient do in cosmetics?

Asiatic Acid — Structured Cosmetic Ingredient functions as: Colorant. It is classified as a Colorant in our database. CAS number: 464-92-6.

Is Asiatic Acid — Structured Cosmetic Ingredient used outside cosmetics?

Asiatic Acid — Structured Cosmetic Ingredient also appears in industrial chemical safety and pharmaceutical data. The cross-vertical cards on this page render same-CAS public rows from the matched databases.

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