Is Menthyl Nicotinate safe in cosmetics?
Menthyl Nicotinate has a safety rating of "MODERATE" in our database. EU status: restricted. US status: permitted.
Moderate
Cosmetic Ingredient
Menthyl Nicotinate
INCI: MENTHYL NICOTINATE
Menthyl Nicotinate (CAS 40594-50-9 (menthol ester of nicotinic acid - distinct from methyl nicotinate CAS 93-60-7)) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Rubefacient, vasodilator, skin conditioning agent. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: restricted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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CAS Number
40594-50-9 (menthol ester of nicotinic acid - distinct from methyl nicotinate CAS 93-60-7)
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Function
Rubefacient, vasodilator, skin conditioning agent
Safety Rating
MODERATE
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
restricted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
Allowed - not prohibited or restricted for cosmetic use; the related methyl nicotinate is used in OTC topical analgesics
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Menthyl Nicotinate.
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Expert Verdict
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Menthyl Nicotinate allowed in the EU?
Menthyl Nicotinate EU regulatory status: restricted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Menthyl Nicotinate do in cosmetics?
Menthyl Nicotinate functions as: Rubefacient, vasodilator, skin conditioning agent. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 40594-50-9 (menthol ester of nicotinic acid - distinct from methyl nicotinate CAS 93-60-7).
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