Is Cerebrosides safe in cosmetics?
Cerebrosides has a safety rating of "MODERATE" in our database. EU status: prohibited. US status: restricted.
Moderate
Cosmetic Ingredient
Cerebrosides
INCI: CEREBROSIDES
Cerebrosides (CAS 85116-74-1) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Skin Conditioning, Skin Conditioning – Emollient, Skin Protecting. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: prohibited. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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Function
Skin Conditioning, Skin Conditioning – Emollient, Skin Protecting
Safety Rating
MODERATE
Chemistry & Identifiers
IUPAC Name
2-hydroxy-N-[(E,2S,3R)-3-hydroxy-1-[(2R,3R,4S,5R,6R)-3,4,5-trihydroxy-6-(hydroxymethyl)oxan-2-yl]oxyoctadec-4-en-2-yl]tetracosanamide
InChIKey
ZXWQZGROTQMXME-WXUJBLQXSA-N
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
prohibited
US 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, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Cerebrosides.
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Function Categories & List Membership
Cosmetic/Chemical Function Categories
Humectant
Softener and conditioner
Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for Cerebrosides.
Chemical Function
Softener and conditioner
Humectant
Regulatory Lists
Canada; Personal care; Substances in PCP - Canada (4/2014)
Australian Status
AICIS status: listed
Frequently Asked Questions
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.
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