Dihydrocholesteryl Macadamiate

INCI: DIHYDROCHOLESTERYL MACADAMIATE

CAS Number
Not assigned (complex ester of dihydrocholesterol + mixed macadamia fatty acids)
Function
Skin conditioning — emollient
Safety Rating
GOOD

Regulatory Status

🇪🇺 EU Status permitted
🇺🇸 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 (MoS)
not established
Dermal Absorption
low
Sensitization
low

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Expert Verdict

Animal-origin dihydrocholesterol possible; verify plant/synthetic sourcing for vegan/COSMOS claims. Safety supported by CIR phytosterol group review.

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Concern Level: Low

Regulatory Flags

natural-origin

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dihydrocholesteryl Macadamiate safe in cosmetics?

Animal-origin dihydrocholesterol possible; verify plant/synthetic sourcing for vegan/COSMOS claims. Safety supported by CIR phytosterol group review. The EU classifies Dihydrocholesteryl Macadamiate as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.

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).

What is the Margin of Safety for Dihydrocholesteryl Macadamiate?

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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