Dihydrocholesteryl Nonanoate

INCI: DIHYDROCHOLESTERYL NONANOATE

CAS Number
Not assigned (ester of dihydrocholesterol + nonanoic/pelargonic acid)
Function
Skin conditioning — emollient
Safety Rating
GOOD

Regulatory Status

🇪🇺 EU Status permitted
🇺🇸 US Status permitted
US Notes Permitted — CIR phytosterol group conclusion: safe as used

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Safety Data

Margin of Safety (MoS)
not established
Dermal Absorption
low
Sensitization
low

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Expert Verdict

Nonanoic acid moiety reviewed separately by CIR and found safe. No standalone toxicology dossier available.

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Concern Level: Low

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dihydrocholesteryl Nonanoate safe in cosmetics?

Nonanoic acid moiety reviewed separately by CIR and found safe. No standalone toxicology dossier available. The EU classifies Dihydrocholesteryl Nonanoate as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.

Is Dihydrocholesteryl Nonanoate allowed in the EU?

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

What does Dihydrocholesteryl Nonanoate do in cosmetics?

Dihydrocholesteryl Nonanoate functions as: Skin conditioning — emollient. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not assigned (ester of dihydrocholesterol + nonanoic/pelargonic acid).

What is the Margin of Safety for Dihydrocholesteryl Nonanoate?

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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