Is Ascorbyl Dipalmitate safe in cosmetics?
Ascorbyl Dipalmitate has a safety rating of "GOOD" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
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Cosmetic Ingredient
Ascorbyl Dipalmitate
Also known as: L-Ascorbic acid, dihexadecanoate
INCI: ASCORBYL DIPALMITATE
Ascorbyl Dipalmitate (CAS 28474-90-0) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Antioxidant. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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Function
Antioxidant
Safety Rating
GOOD
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
CIR-reviewed: safe as used when formulated to be nonirritating/nonsensitizing (2022 final report)
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Ascorbyl Dipalmitate.
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Additional Ingredient Properties
1 property record from structured ingredient metadata.
ph_stability
{"stable_ph_min": "3.0", "stable_ph_max": "9.0", "ph_dependent_function": "Oil-soluble diester", "formulation_note": "Very stable lipophilic form", "source": "Formulation literature"}
Function Categories & List Membership
Cosmetic/Chemical Function Categories
Antioxidant
Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for Ascorbyl Dipalmitate.
Known Synonyms
L-Ascorbic acid, dihexadecanoate
Chemical Function
Antioxidant
Regulatory Lists
Canada; Personal care; Substances in PCP - Canada (4/2014)
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Ascorbyl Dipalmitate allowed in the EU?
Ascorbyl Dipalmitate EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Ascorbyl Dipalmitate do in cosmetics?
Ascorbyl Dipalmitate functions as: Antioxidant. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 28474-90-0.
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