Cetylhydroxyproline Palmitamide

INCI: CETYLHYDROXYPROLINE PALMITAMIDE

CAS Number
791838-11-4
Function
Skin conditioning, skin protecting (ceramide-like lipid based on amino acid proline)
Safety Rating
GOOD

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status permitted
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status permitted
US Notes FDA permitted; used in marketed products (Physicians Formula, SkinBetter Science, etc.)

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Safety Data

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

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Expert Verdict

Limited independent toxicological data; relies on read-across to establish safety profile with low market prevalence limiting post-market surveillance.

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Concern Level: Low

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cetylhydroxyproline Palmitamide safe in cosmetics?

Limited independent toxicological data; relies on read-across to establish safety profile with low market prevalence limiting post-market surveillance. The EU classifies Cetylhydroxyproline Palmitamide as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.

Is Cetylhydroxyproline Palmitamide allowed in the EU?

Cetylhydroxyproline Palmitamide EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Cetylhydroxyproline Palmitamide do in cosmetics?

Cetylhydroxyproline Palmitamide functions as: Skin conditioning, skin protecting (ceramide-like lipid based on amino acid proline). It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 791838-11-4.

What is the Margin of Safety for Cetylhydroxyproline Palmitamide?

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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