Regulatory Status
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Safety Data
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Expert Verdict
Only 3 reported commercial uses as of 2022 VCRP data with no concentration data reported. Linoleate moiety is oxidation-prone, making stability in formulation a practical concern. CIR noted the ingredient is listed with skin bleaching agent function in the INCI Dictionary but explicitly did not evaluate safety for that claim as it is not a cosmetic use.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Ascorbyl Linoleate safe in cosmetics?
Only 3 reported commercial uses as of 2022 VCRP data with no concentration data reported. Linoleate moiety is oxidation-prone, making stability in formulation a practical concern. CIR noted the ingredient is listed with skin bleaching agent function in the INCI Dictionary but explicitly did not evaluate safety for that claim as it is not a cosmetic use. The EU classifies Ascorbyl Linoleate as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.
Is Ascorbyl Linoleate allowed in the EU?
Ascorbyl Linoleate EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Ascorbyl Linoleate do in cosmetics?
Ascorbyl Linoleate functions as: Antioxidant; Skin Protectant; Skin-Conditioning Agent – Miscellaneous. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 121869-32-7.
What is the Margin of Safety for Ascorbyl Linoleate?
not established 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.
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