Ingredient

Alpha-Arbutin

✓ EU Allowed

Also known as: Alpha Arbutin, Alpha arbutin

Identification

CAS Number 84380-01-8
EINECS / EC 282-954-5
CosIng Ref 54359
Chemical Name 4-Hydroxyphenyl-alpha-D-glucopyranoside
Formula C12H16O7
Mol. Weight 272.25 g/mol

Function & Classification

Primary Function Active - Brightening
Secondary Functions BLEACHING; SKIN CONDITIONING - MISCELLANEOUS
Origin Synthetic
Category Actives
Manufacturer Hangzhou Rebtech Novel Material

EU Regulatory Status

🇪🇺
✓ Allowed — EU Reg. 1223/2009 III/377

Safety Profile

1 / 10
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Comedogenic Rating: 0/5
Will not clog pores — safe for acne-prone skin
Skin Type Compatibility
💧 Acne-Prone ✓ Safe
🍄 Fungal Acne Safe ✓ Safe
Toxicology Profile
NOAEL 100 mg/kg bw/day (oral, rat) SCCS/1652/22
Sensitization Non-sensitizer
Genotoxicity Non-genotoxic
Phototoxicity Non-phototoxic
Dermal Absorption 1%
LD₅₀ Oral >2000 mg/kg (rat)
Skin Irritation (Draize) 0.0 / 4.0
Eye Irritation (Draize) 0.3 / 4.0

Formulation Guidelines

Benefits Skin brightening; melanin inhibition; safer than hydroquinone

Suppliers & Documents

Hangzhou Rebtech Novel Material 🇨🇳 China
Alpha Arbutin Manufacturer
Documents

External Resources