Is Nicotinyl Alcohol HF safe in cosmetics?
Nicotinyl Alcohol HF has a safety rating of "MODERATE" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
Moderate
Cosmetic Ingredient
Nicotinyl Alcohol HF
INCI: NICOTINYL ALCOHOL HF
Nicotinyl Alcohol HF (CAS Not confirmed — ⚠ Critical data gap) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Presumed Skin Conditioning (variant/salt form of nicotinyl alcohol). EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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Function
Presumed Skin Conditioning (variant/salt form of nicotinyl alcohol)
Safety Rating
MODERATE
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
UNCERTAIN — not independently verified in 21 CFR
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Nicotinyl Alcohol HF.
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Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for Nicotinyl Alcohol HF.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Nicotinyl Alcohol HF allowed in the EU?
Nicotinyl Alcohol HF EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Nicotinyl Alcohol HF do in cosmetics?
Nicotinyl Alcohol HF functions as: Presumed Skin Conditioning (variant/salt form of nicotinyl alcohol). It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not confirmed — ⚠ Critical data gap.
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