Betulinic Acid
INCI: BETULINIC ACID
CAS 472-15-1 EC 207-448-8
Lup-20(29)-en-28-oic acid, 3-hydroxy-, (3beta)-
Limited Data
Insufficient safety data available. Consider enriching this ingredient.
Details
Description
Lup-20(29)-en-28-oic acid, 3-hydroxy-, (3beta)-
Purpose
Function
Skin conditioning; anti-inflammatory properties
Profile
Properties
Silicone
Silicone free
Compliance
Regulatory Status
EU
Permitted
Safety
GOOD
US
Permitted
Absorptionlow
Sensitizationlow
MoSadequate
ConcernLow
Verdict
Potent biological activity at high concentrations; cosmetic use levels are orders of magnitude below pharmacological thresholds. Purity specification should confirm absence of co-extracted contaminants.
US Note
Not specifically regulated for cosmetics; permitted under general safety provisions
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