Regulatory Status
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Safety Data
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Expert Verdict
Oleic acid moiety may mildly enhance penetration of co-formulated actives as a known penetration enhancer; factor this into CPSR if product contains restricted actives. Monitor peroxide values in stability testing due to oxidative stability of oleate bond.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Dihydrocholesteryl Oleate safe in cosmetics?
Oleic acid moiety may mildly enhance penetration of co-formulated actives as a known penetration enhancer; factor this into CPSR if product contains restricted actives. Monitor peroxide values in stability testing due to oxidative stability of oleate bond. The EU classifies Dihydrocholesteryl Oleate as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.
Is Dihydrocholesteryl Oleate allowed in the EU?
Dihydrocholesteryl Oleate EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Dihydrocholesteryl Oleate do in cosmetics?
Dihydrocholesteryl Oleate functions as: Skin conditioning agent; emollient. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not assigned (ester of dihydrocholesterol + oleic acid).
What is the Margin of Safety for Dihydrocholesteryl Oleate?
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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