Epigallocatechin Gallate
✓ EU AllowedIdentification
CAS Number 989-51-5
CosIng Ref 56148
Chemical Name [(2R,3R)-5,7-dihydroxy-2-(3,4,5-trihydroxyphenyl)-3,4-dihydro-2H-chromen-3-yl] 3,4,5-trihydroxybenzoate
Formula C22H18O11
Mol. Weight 458.4 g/mol
Function & Classification
Primary Function Antioxidant
Category Vitamins & Antioxidants
Manufacturer ImDerma Laboratories
EU Regulatory Status
Safety Profile
1 / 10
Skin Type Compatibility
Fungal Acne Safe ✓ Safe
Toxicology Profile
NOAEL 500 mg/kg bw/day (oral, rat, 13-week) EFSA 2018 / NTP
Sensitization Non-sensitizer
Genotoxicity Non-genotoxic
Phototoxicity Non-phototoxic
LD₅₀ Oral >2000 mg/kg (rat)
Skin Irritation (Draize) 0.2 / 4.0
Eye Irritation (Draize) 0.5 / 4.0
Formulation Guidelines
Benefits Green tea antioxidant; anti-aging
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