Is Copper Usnate safe in cosmetics?
Copper Usnate has a safety rating of "MODERATE" in our database. EU status: restricted. US status: restricted.
Moderate
Cosmetic Ingredient
Copper Usnate
Also known as: Bis(2,6-diacetyl-7,9-dihydroxy-8,9b-dimethyl-1,3(2H,9bH)-dibenzofurandionato-O2,O3)copper
INCI: COPPER USNATE
Copper Usnate (CAS 94246-73-8) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Antimicrobial. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: restricted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database. Same-CAS public records also appear in industrial chemical safety data.
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Function
Antimicrobial
Safety Rating
MODERATE
Chemistry & Identifiers
IUPAC Name
copper;bis(2,6-diacetyl-3,7,9-trihydroxy-8,9b-dimethyldibenzofuran-1-one)
InChIKey
BTVYZMGEOXXCMC-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
restricted
US US Status
restricted
US Notes
FDA: Not specifically restricted. ATC classification G01AX15 (gynecological antiseptic) exists for pharmaceutical use. No CIR monograph.
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Copper Usnate.
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Function Categories & List Membership
Cosmetic/Chemical Function Categories
Biocide
Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for Copper Usnate.
Regulatory Flags
potential-allergen
Known Synonyms
Bis(2,6-diacetyl-7,9-dihydroxy-8,9b-dimethyl-1,3(2H,9bH)-dibenzofurandionato-O2,O3)copper
Chemical Function
Biocide
Regulatory Lists
active_ingredient; Europe; Pesticides
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Copper Usnate allowed in the EU?
Copper Usnate EU regulatory status: restricted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Copper Usnate do in cosmetics?
Copper Usnate functions as: Antimicrobial. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 94246-73-8.
Is Copper Usnate used outside cosmetics?
Copper Usnate also appears in industrial chemical safety data. The cross-vertical cards on this page render same-CAS public rows from the matched databases.
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