Is Dihydrocholesteryl Macadamiate safe in cosmetics?
Dihydrocholesteryl Macadamiate has a safety rating of "GOOD" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
GOOD
Cosmetic Ingredient
Dihydrocholesteryl Macadamiate
INCI: DIHYDROCHOLESTERYL MACADAMIATE
Dihydrocholesteryl Macadamiate (CAS Not assigned (complex ester of dihydrocholesterol + mixed macadamia fatty acids)) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Skin conditioning — emollient. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
CAS Number
Not assigned (complex ester of dihydrocholesterol + mixed macadamia fatty acids)
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Function
Skin conditioning — emollient
Editorial assessment
GOOD
Preliminary editorial note — not a computed safety verdict.
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
Permitted — no 21 CFR restriction; CIR reviewed in phytosterol esters group — safe in present practices of use and concentration
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Dihydrocholesteryl Macadamiate.
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Editorial summary
Preliminary editorial summary for Dihydrocholesteryl Macadamiate — not a computed safety verdict. See the sourced toxicological data above.
Regulatory Flags
natural-origin
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Dihydrocholesteryl Macadamiate allowed in the EU?
Dihydrocholesteryl Macadamiate EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Dihydrocholesteryl Macadamiate do in cosmetics?
Dihydrocholesteryl Macadamiate functions as: Skin conditioning — emollient. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not assigned (complex ester of dihydrocholesterol + mixed macadamia fatty acids).
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