C12-18 Fatty Acids Methyl Esters

INCI: C12-18 FATTY ACIDS METHYL ESTERS

CAS Number
67762-26-9 (mixture of methyl esters of C12-18 fatty acids)
Function
Emollient; Skin Conditioning Agent
Safety Rating
GOOD

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status permitted
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status permitted
US Notes Adequate (class-based assessment)

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Safety Data

Margin of Safety (MoS)
not established
Dermal Absorption
low
Sensitization
none

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Expert Verdict

Benign safety profile; specification limits for methanol residuals from esterification should be confirmed.

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Concern Level: Low

Frequently Asked Questions

Is C12-18 Fatty Acids Methyl Esters safe in cosmetics?

Benign safety profile; specification limits for methanol residuals from esterification should be confirmed. The EU classifies C12-18 Fatty Acids Methyl Esters as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.

Is C12-18 Fatty Acids Methyl Esters allowed in the EU?

C12-18 Fatty Acids Methyl Esters EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does C12-18 Fatty Acids Methyl Esters do in cosmetics?

C12-18 Fatty Acids Methyl Esters functions as: Emollient; Skin Conditioning Agent. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 67762-26-9 (mixture of methyl esters of C12-18 fatty acids).

What is the Margin of Safety for C12-18 Fatty Acids Methyl Esters?

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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