Trisodium 8-hydroxypyrene-1,3,6-trisulphonate
Safety score · 0–100
Moderate
Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.
About
Trisodium 8-hydroxypyrene-1,3,6-trisulphonate is a cosmetic ingredient. Exercise caution due to limited available safety data.
This sulfonated polycyclic aromatic compound functions as a optical brightener in leave-on and rinse-off formulations. The EU Cosmetics Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 Annex III restricts its use to products not applied on mucous membranes, with a maximum concentration limit of 0.1% as a constituent of other substances.
Skin benefits
- Provides optical brightening effect
- Used as colorant in cosmetic formulations
Known concerns
- Restricted for mucous membrane use
- Potential environmental concern due to polycyclic aromatic structure
References
EU CosIng database
European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry — regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.
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