Good Emollient NOAEL Data

Acetylated Lanolin

INCI: ACETYLATED LANOLIN

CAS Number
61788-48-5
Function
Emollient; occlusive agent; hair conditioner
Safety Rating
GOOD

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status permitted
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status permitted
US Notes CIR concluded safe as used (up to 7% for Acetylated Lanolin); no FDA restriction

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Safety Data

Margin of Safety (MoS)
adequate
Dermal Absorption
high
Sensitization
low

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Toxicological Studies

4 study endpoints found for Acetylated Lanolin. NOAEL (No Observed Adverse Effect Level) values are used to calculate the Margin of Safety per SCCS methodology.

Endpoint Value Route Species Study Type Source
NOAEL >=1000 mg/kg bw/day oral rat oral REACH
NOAEL >=1000 mg/kg bw/day oral rat oral REACH
NOAEL >=1000 mg/kg bw/day oral - oral REACH
NOAEL >=1000 mg/kg bw/day oral - oral REACH

Expert Verdict

CAS 61788-48-5 (EINECS 262-979-2). EU: Permitted, no concentration limit under Regulation 1223/2009. US: CIR safe (up to 7%). Low acute toxicity; potential for contact allergy on compromised skin only.

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Concern Level: Low

Regulatory Flags

lanolin-derived animal-origin potential-allergen-damaged-skin lanolin-paradox cir-safe

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Acetylated Lanolin safe in cosmetics?

CAS 61788-48-5 (EINECS 262-979-2). EU: Permitted, no concentration limit under Regulation 1223/2009. US: CIR safe (up to 7%). Low acute toxicity; potential for contact allergy on compromised skin only. The EU classifies Acetylated Lanolin as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD. 4 toxicological study endpoint(s) are available in our database.

Is Acetylated Lanolin allowed in the EU?

Acetylated Lanolin EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Acetylated Lanolin do in cosmetics?

Acetylated Lanolin functions as: Emollient; occlusive agent; hair conditioner. It is classified as a Emollient in our database. CAS number: 61788-48-5.

What is the Margin of Safety for Acetylated Lanolin?

adequate The Margin of Safety (MoS) is calculated using SCCS methodology. A MoS above 100 is generally considered safe. Use the MoS Calculator tool to calculate MoS for your specific formulation and product category.

What is the NOAEL for Acetylated Lanolin?

The NOAEL (No Observed Adverse Effect Level) for Acetylated Lanolin is >=1000 mg/kg bw/day based on a oral study via oral route in rat. A total of 4 study endpoints are available. Source: REACH.

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