Regulatory Status
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Safety Data
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Expert Verdict
Naturally occurring component of human skin lipids with no identified safety concerns.
Regulatory Flags
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Cholesteryl Stearate safe in cosmetics?
Naturally occurring component of human skin lipids with no identified safety concerns. The EU classifies Cholesteryl Stearate as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.
Is Cholesteryl Stearate allowed in the EU?
Cholesteryl Stearate EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Cholesteryl Stearate do in cosmetics?
Cholesteryl Stearate functions as: Skin conditioning agent (emollient); viscosity controlling agent; structurally analogous to endogenous skin lipids. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 35602-69-8.
What is the Margin of Safety for Cholesteryl Stearate?
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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