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Antioxidant

HYDROXYMETHOXYIODOBENZYL GLYCOLAMIDE PELARGONATE

CAS 2225980-46-9 Updated
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Safety score · 0–100

Moderate

Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.

About

An iodinated phenolic ester used as an antioxidant skin conditioning agent. Iodine substitution is unusual in cosmetics and brings irritation and absorption questions, with a very limited safety record.

Function

ANTIOXIDANTSKIN CONDITIONINGSKIN PROTECTING

Skin benefits

  • Antioxidant action via phenolic hydroxyl
  • Skin conditioning fatty-ester component
  • Iodinated structure may give photoprotective effect

Known concerns

  • Iodine substitution can cause skin irritation
  • Released iodide could contribute to systemic iodine load
  • Very thin public toxicology data on this specific compound

References

EU

EU CosIng database

European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry — regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.

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