Is Dihydrolanosterol safe in cosmetics?
Dihydrolanosterol has a safety rating of "GOOD" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
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Cosmetic Ingredient
Dihydrolanosterol
INCI: DIHYDROLANOSTEROL
Dihydrolanosterol (CAS 80-04-6 *Verify independently — not confirmed in search results*) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Skin conditioning agent — sterol derivative (naturally occurring lipid. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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CAS Number
80-04-6 *Verify independently — not confirmed in search results*
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Function
Skin conditioning agent — sterol derivative (naturally occurring lipid component)
Safety Rating
GOOD
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US 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, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Dihydrolanosterol.
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Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for Dihydrolanosterol.
Frequently Asked Questions
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*.
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