Is Indole Acetic Acid safe in cosmetics?
Indole Acetic Acid has a safety rating of "MODERATE" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
Moderate
Cosmetic Ingredient
Indole Acetic Acid
INCI: INDOLE ACETIC ACID
Indole Acetic Acid (CAS 87-51-4 / FDA UNII: 6U1S09C61L) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Skin conditioning. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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Function
Skin conditioning
Safety Rating
MODERATE
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
Permitted — not prohibited under 21 CFR; FDA UNII registered
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Indole Acetic Acid.
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Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for Indole Acetic Acid.
Regulatory Flags
natural-origin
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Indole Acetic Acid allowed in the EU?
Indole Acetic Acid EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Indole Acetic Acid do in cosmetics?
Indole Acetic Acid functions as: Skin conditioning. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 87-51-4 / FDA UNII: 6U1S09C61L.
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