Fullerenes
INCI: FULLERENES
CAS 115383-22-7
Fullerenes is a class of carbon molecules characterized by an icosohedron structure
Limited Data
Insufficient safety data available. Consider enriching this ingredient.
Details
Description
Fullerenes is a class of carbon molecules characterized by an icosohedron structure
Purpose
Function
Antioxidant
Profile
Properties
Silicone
Silicone free
Compliance
Regulatory Status
EU
Permitted
Safety
POOR
US
Permitted
Absorptionhigh
Sensitizationhigh
MoSnot established
ConcernHigh
Flags
nano-formcarcinogen-concernsccs-opinioneu-regulatory-riskgenotoxicity-concern
Verdict
Fullerenes (C60, C70) are permitted under EU law but safety cannot be established due to unresolved genotoxicity concerns, lack of toxicokinetic data, and insufficient dermal absorption characterization per SCCS Final Opinion SCCS/1649/23; hydroxylated fullerenes were assessed as genotoxic and not safe.
US Note
No FDA GRAS classification or specific cosmetic restriction identified. FDA issued a warning letter to Bioactive C60/FullerlifeC60 LLC (605954, dated 30 March 2020) concerning unapproved drug claims for C60 fullerene products. No formal CIR cosmetic ingredient safety assessment exists. Not classified as a sunscreen active under FDA OTC monograph rules.
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