Regulatory Status
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Safety Data
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Expert Verdict
Confirm CAS with supplier CoA. Read-across from CIR fatty acid review is robust. Low concern overall.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Decyltetradecanoic Acid safe in cosmetics?
Confirm CAS with supplier CoA. Read-across from CIR fatty acid review is robust. Low concern overall. The EU classifies Decyltetradecanoic Acid as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.
Is Decyltetradecanoic Acid allowed in the EU?
Decyltetradecanoic Acid EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Decyltetradecanoic Acid do in cosmetics?
Decyltetradecanoic Acid functions as: Emollient / Skin conditioning agent (branched-chain fatty acid). It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: PubChem CID 175556 — CAS requires supplier confirmation (likely 31080-39-4).
What is the Margin of Safety for Decyltetradecanoic Acid?
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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