Cosmetic Ingredient

Hydroxylated lecithin

Also known as: Lecithins, hydroxylated, EINECS 232-440-6

CAS 8029-76-3

Hydroxylated lecithin (CAS 8029-76-3) is a chemical substance. Key regulatory status: 2 regulatory/inventory lists, cosmetic ingredient cross-reference; source data from EPA CPDat, AICIS.

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SOURCE noael studies public
NOAEL studies
0
SOURCE chemical inventory jurisdictions
Regulatory lists
2
SOURCE eu clp annex vi
GHS signal
Not classified

Chemical Identity

CAS, identifiers, formula, and alternate names for the matched substance record.

SOURCE DSSTox identifiers 5 fields
Name
Hydroxylated lecithin
CAS Number
8029-76-3
DTXSID
DTXSID1093751
Synonyms
Lecithins, hydroxylatedEINECS 232-440-6

Functional Uses

Industrial and product-use categories associated with this substance.

SOURCE EPA CPDat 9 records
Surfactant (surface active agent)Softener and conditionerEmulsifier

Regulatory Lists

Inventory, screening, and regulatory list matches from public chemical databases.

SOURCE EPA CPDat 2 records
ListKeywordSource
inert_ingredient; non_food_use; PesticidesEPACPCat
food_additive; Substances Added to Food (formerly EAFUS) (2/2019)FDAUnited States Food and Drug Administration (FDA)

Australian Status (AICIS)

Australian industrial chemicals inventory status and applicable conditions.

SOURCE AICIS inventory 1 records
Inventory Status
listed

Cosmetic Safety Profile

Same-CAS cosmetic ingredient record for cross-vertical context.

SOURCE CosIng / Ingredients DB
EU Status
permitted
Max
5%
Category
Emulsifier
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Food Safety Data

Same-CAS food additive, ADI, and GRAS records where available.

SOURCE EFSA / FDA GRAS 1 records

ADI: NO ADI ALLOCATED mg/kg bw

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Frequently Asked Questions

What regulatory lists include Hydroxylated lecithin?

Hydroxylated lecithin appears on 2 regulatory/inventory lists including inert_ingredient; non_food_use; Pesticides, food_additive; Substances Added to Food (formerly EAFUS) (2/2019). Source: EPA CPDat.

Is Hydroxylated lecithin used in cosmetics?

Yes, Hydroxylated lecithin is also indexed as a cosmetic ingredient under the name Hydroxylated Lecithin. View the full cosmetic safety profile on the ingredient page for detailed safety data, SCCS opinions, and regulatory status.

Where does the safety data for Hydroxylated lecithin come from?

Safety data is sourced from EPA CPDat, AICIS (Australian Industrial Chemicals Introduction Scheme), EPA DSSTox, CosIng / Ingredients DB, EFSA / FDA GRAS. All data traces to primary regulatory sources and is updated from official government databases.

Is Hydroxylated lecithin used outside industrial chemicals?

Hydroxylated lecithin also appears in cosmetics, food safety databases.