Panthenol
✓ EU AllowedAlso known as: Pro-Vitamin B5 What-it-does: soothing , moisturizer/humectant Irritancy: 0 Read where this data comes from and how to interpret it
Identification
CAS Number 81-13-0
EINECS / EC 201-327-3
CosIng Ref 35839
Chemical Name (2R)-2,4-dihydroxy-N-(3-hydroxypropyl)-3,3-dimethylbutanamide
IUPAC Name —
Formula C9H19NO4
Mol. Weight 205.25 g/mol
InChIKey SNPLKNRPJHDVJA-ZETCQYMHSA-N
Function & Classification
Primary Function soothing
Secondary Functions moisturizer, humectant Irritancy: 0 Read where this data comes from and how to interpret it. [more] "> Comedogenicity: 0 Read where this dat
Origin Synthetic
Category Vitamins & Antioxidants
Manufacturer BASF SE
EU Regulatory Status
Safety Profile
1 / 10
Comedogenic Rating: 0/5
Will not clog pores — safe for acne-prone skin
Skin Type Compatibility
Acne-Prone ✓ Safe
Dry Skin ✓ Beneficial
Fungal Acne Safe ✓ Safe
Irritation Potential 0.0/5
Toxicology Profile
NOAEL 2000 mg/kg bw/day (oral, rat) CIR 2016
Sensitization Non-sensitizer
Genotoxicity Non-genotoxic
Phototoxicity Non-phototoxic
LD₅₀ Oral >10000 mg/kg (rat)
Skin Irritation (Draize) 0.0 / 4.0
Eye Irritation (Draize) 0.3 / 4.0
Formulation Guidelines
pH Stability 10.5 – ?
Solubility 509 g/l
Benefits soothing , moisturizer/humectant Irritancy: 0 Read where this data comes from and how to interpret it. [more] "> Comedogenicity: 0 Read where this dat
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