Cerebrosides

INCI: CEREBROSIDES

CAS Number
85116-74-1
Function
Skin Conditioning, Skin Conditioning – Emollient, Skin Protecting
Safety Rating
MODERATE

Regulatory Status

🇪🇺 EU Status prohibited
🇺🇸 US Status restricted
US Notes Not explicitly banned by FDA, but subject to BSE guidance on bovine-derived materials; high scrutiny if animal-sourced

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Safety Data

Margin of Safety (MoS)
not established
Dermal Absorption
low
Sensitization
low

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Expert Verdict

Prohibited in EU cosmetics due to BSE/TSE prion contamination risk from bovine neural tissue origin. US use restricted pending proof of non-animal source or synthetic equivalence.

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Concern Level: High

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cerebrosides safe in cosmetics?

Prohibited in EU cosmetics due to BSE/TSE prion contamination risk from bovine neural tissue origin. US use restricted pending proof of non-animal source or synthetic equivalence. The EU classifies Cerebrosides as "prohibited". Safety rating: MODERATE.

Is Cerebrosides allowed in the EU?

Cerebrosides EU regulatory status: prohibited. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Cerebrosides do in cosmetics?

Cerebrosides functions as: Skin Conditioning, Skin Conditioning – Emollient, Skin Protecting. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 85116-74-1.

What is the Margin of Safety for Cerebrosides?

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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