Regulatory Status
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Safety Data
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Expert Verdict
No major concerns. Verify purity specification (free of short-chain irritant acids) with CoA
Frequently Asked Questions
Is C18-36 Acid safe in cosmetics?
No major concerns. Verify purity specification (free of short-chain irritant acids) with CoA The EU classifies C18-36 Acid as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.
Is C18-36 Acid allowed in the EU?
C18-36 Acid EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does C18-36 Acid do in cosmetics?
C18-36 Acid functions as: Skin conditioning agent—emollient; Emulsifying; Viscosity controlling. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not uniquely assigned (mixture of straight-chain fatty acids, C18–C36). The glycol ester form (C18-36 Acid Glycol Ester) carries CAS 94944-95-3.
What is the Margin of Safety for C18-36 Acid?
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.
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