Cholesteryl Succinate

INCI: CHOLESTERYL SUCCINATE

CAS Number
1510-21-0
Function
Skin conditioning agent; emulsifier; cholesterol hemisuccinate used in liposomal delivery systems
Safety Rating
GOOD

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status permitted
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status permitted
US Notes FDA permitted for cosmetic use; also used as pharmaceutical excipient. Not individually CIR-reviewed

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Safety Data

Margin of Safety (MoS)
not established
Dermal Absorption
moderate
Sensitization
none

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Expert Verdict

When used in liposomal formulations, may enhance delivery of co-formulated actives; consider penetration enhancement effects on other ingredients

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Concern Level: Low

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cholesteryl Succinate safe in cosmetics?

When used in liposomal formulations, may enhance delivery of co-formulated actives; consider penetration enhancement effects on other ingredients The EU classifies Cholesteryl Succinate as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.

Is Cholesteryl Succinate allowed in the EU?

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

What does Cholesteryl Succinate do in cosmetics?

Cholesteryl Succinate functions as: Skin conditioning agent; emulsifier; cholesterol hemisuccinate used in liposomal delivery systems. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 1510-21-0.

What is the Margin of Safety for Cholesteryl Succinate?

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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