Dihydrolanosterol

INCI: DIHYDROLANOSTEROL

CAS Number
80-04-6 *Verify independently — not confirmed in search results*
Function
Skin conditioning agent — sterol derivative (naturally occurring lipid component)
Safety Rating
GOOD

Regulatory Status

🇪🇺 EU Status permitted
🇺🇸 US Status permitted
US Notes Permitted — no specific CFR restriction; CIR found phytosterol group safe as used

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Safety Data

Margin of Safety (MoS)
adequate
Dermal Absorption
negligible
Sensitization
none

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Expert Verdict

Limited ingredient-specific published toxicology; safety inference based on phytosterol class read-across. CAS number requires independent verification before CPSR submission.

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Concern Level: Low

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dihydrolanosterol safe in cosmetics?

Limited ingredient-specific published toxicology; safety inference based on phytosterol class read-across. CAS number requires independent verification before CPSR submission. The EU classifies Dihydrolanosterol as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.

Is Dihydrolanosterol allowed in the EU?

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

What does Dihydrolanosterol do in cosmetics?

Dihydrolanosterol functions as: Skin conditioning agent — sterol derivative (naturally occurring lipid component). It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 80-04-6 *Verify independently — not confirmed in search results*.

What is the Margin of Safety for Dihydrolanosterol?

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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