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Pantothenic Acid

D-Pantothenic acid / Vitamin B5 (acid form)

Safety Notes

Vitamin B5 precursor to CoA; panthenol (provitamin B5) is more common cosmetic form; used occasionally in its own right; well-tolerated

Function & Common Use

Function

Active (wound healing / soothing)

Category

Active Ingredient

Common In

Healing products soothing creams (acid form less common than panthenol)

Origin

Synthetic

Concentration Limits

India (CDSCO)

No limit

EU Cosmetics Reg.

No limit

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Pantothenic Acid safe to use in skincare?

Pantothenic Acid has a Low concern rating from The Clean Sheet. Vitamin B5 precursor to CoA; panthenol (provitamin B5) is more common cosmetic form; used occasionally in its own right; well-tolerated

Is Pantothenic Acid allowed in India?

Pantothenic Acid is currently classified as "Permitted" under Indian cosmetics regulations. No concentration limit is specified for India.

What is Pantothenic Acid used for in cosmetics?

Pantothenic Acid functions as: Active (wound healing / soothing). It is commonly found in: Healing products soothing creams (acid form less common than panthenol).

TCS Assessment
Low Concern
Based on peer-reviewed safety data, regulatory status, and expert review by The Clean Sheet panel.

Regulatory Status

India (CDSCO)
Permitted
EU
Permitted
US FDA
Permitted
Korea (MFDS)
Permitted

Identifiers

CAS79-83-4
EC201-229-0

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