Regulatory Status
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Safety Data
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Expert Verdict
Same penetration-enhancement caveat as all alkyl esters. Formulate to be non-irritating
Frequently Asked Questions
Is C18-38 Alkyl C24-54 Acid Ester safe in cosmetics?
Same penetration-enhancement caveat as all alkyl esters. Formulate to be non-irritating The EU classifies C18-38 Alkyl C24-54 Acid Ester as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.
Is C18-38 Alkyl C24-54 Acid Ester allowed in the EU?
C18-38 Alkyl C24-54 Acid Ester EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does C18-38 Alkyl C24-54 Acid Ester do in cosmetics?
C18-38 Alkyl C24-54 Acid Ester functions as: Skin conditioning agent—occlusive; Viscosity controlling. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not uniquely assigned (ester of C18–38 alcohols and C24–54 acids, i.e., beeswax-type acid ester).
What is the Margin of Safety for C18-38 Alkyl C24-54 Acid Ester?
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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