NICOTINYL ALCOHOL HF
Safety score · 0–100
Moderate
Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.
About
A niacin-derived alcohol with limited cosmetic safety data, making its widespread use less established.
Nicotinyl alcohol HF is a pyridine derivative related to niacin (vitamin B3). It has limited documented safety data specifically for cosmetic applications and is not widely used in mainstream skincare products. The HF designation may indicate a specific salt or buffered form with additional regulatory uncertainty. EU cosmetic safety data for this ingredient is sparse.
Known concerns
- Limited cosmetic safety data
- Not extensively studied for topical use
- Regulatory status unclear in EU
References
EU CosIng database
European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry — regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.
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