Dihydroxylignoceroyl Phytosphingosine

INCI: DIHYDROXYLIGNOCEROYL PHYTOSPHINGOSINE

CAS Number
Not confirmed — lignoceroyl = C24 acyl chain on phytosphingosine backbone
Function
Skin conditioning — true ceramide (likely Ceramide EOP or closely related)
Safety Rating
EXCELLENT

Regulatory Status

🇪🇺 EU Status permitted
🇺🇸 US Status permitted
US Notes Permitted — CIR safe; note 21 CFR 700.27 applies if animal-derived (BSE risk)

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Safety Data

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

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Expert Verdict

If animal-derived: BSE/TSE compliance per 21 CFR 700.27 (US) and EC 722/2012 (EU); plant-derived phytosphingosine sources eliminate this concern.

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Concern Level: Low

Regulatory Flags

natural-origin

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dihydroxylignoceroyl Phytosphingosine safe in cosmetics?

If animal-derived: BSE/TSE compliance per 21 CFR 700.27 (US) and EC 722/2012 (EU); plant-derived phytosphingosine sources eliminate this concern. The EU classifies Dihydroxylignoceroyl Phytosphingosine as "permitted". Safety rating: EXCELLENT.

Is Dihydroxylignoceroyl Phytosphingosine allowed in the EU?

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

What does Dihydroxylignoceroyl Phytosphingosine do in cosmetics?

Dihydroxylignoceroyl Phytosphingosine functions as: Skin conditioning — true ceramide (likely Ceramide EOP or closely related). It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not confirmed — lignoceroyl = C24 acyl chain on phytosphingosine backbone.

What is the Margin of Safety for Dihydroxylignoceroyl Phytosphingosine?

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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