Is NIACINAMIDE ASCORBATE safe in cosmetics?
NIACINAMIDE ASCORBATE has a safety rating of "GOOD" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: allowed.
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Cosmetic Ingredient
NIACINAMIDE ASCORBATE
NIACINAMIDE ASCORBATE (CAS 1987-71-9) 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
GOOD
Chemistry & Identifiers
IUPAC Name
(2R)-2-[(1S)-1,2-dihydroxyethyl]-3,4-dihydroxy-2H-furan-5-one;pyridine-3-carboxamide
InChIKey
JMORAWFVNMGOKQ-MGMRMFRLSA-N
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
allowed
US Notes
Allowed — no specific prohibition; both niacinamide and ascorbic acid are well-established cosmetic ingredients
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Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for NIACINAMIDE ASCORBATE.
Regulatory Flags
cosing-sourced
eu-permitted
skin-conditioning
needs-enrichment
fda_food_additive
Frequently Asked Questions
Is NIACINAMIDE ASCORBATE allowed in the EU?
NIACINAMIDE ASCORBATE EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does NIACINAMIDE ASCORBATE do in cosmetics?
NIACINAMIDE ASCORBATE functions as: Skin Conditioning. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 1987-71-9.
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