Is Ethyl Ascorbic Acid__ safe in cosmetics?
Ethyl Ascorbic Acid__ has a safety rating of "GOOD" in our database. EU status: restricted. US status: permitted.
Good
Antioxidant
Ethyl Ascorbic Acid__
Also known as: UNII-6MW60CB71P
INCI: ETHYL ASCORBIC ACID
Ethyl Ascorbic Acid__ (CAS 86404-04-8) is a cosmetic antioxidant functioning as Antioxidant. 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
Antioxidant
Safety Rating
GOOD
Chemistry & Identifiers
EC Number
617-849-3
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
restricted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
CIR Safety Assessment
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Ethyl Ascorbic Acid__.
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ECHA REACH Registration
European Chemicals Agency REACH dossier and Substances of Very High Concern listing.
Registration Type
Full
Tonnage Band
10 - 100 tonnes
Substance Type
SUBSTANCE
SVHC Candidate
No
Additional Ingredient Properties
5 property records from structured ingredient metadata.
baby_pediatric
{"cas_number": "CAS-FUNC-32", "ingredient_class": "other", "pediatric_safety_rating": "excellent", "minimum_age_months": "0", "neonatal_safe": "yes", "premature_infant_safe": "yes", "skin_barrier_maturity_consideration": "Fatty acid - natural, safe", "transepidermal_absorption_risk_pediatric": "low", "systemic_exposure_concern_pediatric": "low", "dose_per_kg_body_weight_concern": "Functional ingre…
concentration
{"min_concentration_pct": "0.5", "max_concentration_pct": "3.0", "typical_concentration_pct": "2.0", "product_type": "Serum", "function_at_concentration": "Stable vitamin C, brightening", "source": "Supplier TDS"}
pregnancy_detail
{"pregnancy_safe": "yes", "breastfeeding_safe": "yes", "risk_category": "not-rated", "reason": "Stable vitamin C; safe", "source": "dermatology literature"}
regulatory
{"eu_status": "allowed", "us_status": "allowed"}
skin_suitability
{"oily_skin": "recommended", "dry_skin": "acceptable", "sensitive_skin": "acceptable", "combination_skin": "recommended", "normal_skin": "recommended", "acne_prone": "acceptable", "rosacea": "acceptable", "eczema": "acceptable", "hyperpigmentation": "recommended", "aging_mature": "recommended", "dehydrated": "acceptable", "skin_benefit_primary": "brightening", "skin_benefit_secondary": "antioxidan…
Function Categories & List Membership
Cosmetic/Chemical Function Categories
Softener and conditioner
Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for Ethyl Ascorbic Acid__.
Regulatory Flags
EU Restricted
Known Synonyms
UNII-6MW60CB71P
Chemical Function
Softener and conditioner
Australian Status
AICIS status: listed_with_terms
Specific information requirements: Obligations to provide information apply. These obligations are: 1. A person introducing this chemical must tell us in writing within 28 calendar days if any of the following circumstances have occurred in relation to their introduction (importation or manufacture): a. the introduction volume of the chemical exceeds 1...
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Ethyl Ascorbic Acid__ allowed in the EU?
Ethyl Ascorbic Acid__ EU regulatory status: restricted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Ethyl Ascorbic Acid__ do in cosmetics?
Ethyl Ascorbic Acid__ functions as: Antioxidant. It is classified as a Antioxidant in our database. CAS number: 86404-04-8.
Is Ethyl Ascorbic Acid__ used outside cosmetics?
Ethyl Ascorbic Acid__ 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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