Tranexamic Acid
✓ EU AllowedAlso known as: Tranexamic Acid, Tranexamic acid
Identification
CAS Number 1197-18-8
EINECS / EC 214-818-2
Formula C8H15NO2
Mol. Weight 157.21 g/mol
Function & Classification
Primary Function Active - Brightening
Origin Synthetic
Category Actives
Manufacturer Hangzhou Retech Novel Material Co., Ltd.
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
Fungal Acne Safe ✓ Safe
Toxicology Profile
NOAEL 300 mg/kg bw/day (oral, rat) Published literature / CIR 2021
Sensitization Non-sensitizer
Genotoxicity Non-genotoxic
Phototoxicity Non-phototoxic
LD₅₀ Oral 8000 mg/kg (rat)
Skin Irritation (Draize) 0.2 / 4.0
Eye Irritation (Draize) 0.5 / 4.0
Formulation Guidelines
pH Stability 7 – 8
Solubility in water and in glacial acetic acid, practically insoluble in alcohol and in acetone
Benefits Melasma treatment; pigmentation reduction
Suppliers & Documents
Hangzhou Rebtech 🇨🇳 China
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