Regulatory Status
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Safety Data
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Expert Verdict
CIR concluded safe in 2019. Negative genotoxicity battery. Extremely high molecular weight and lipophilicity effectively prevent dermal penetration.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Dilinoleic Acid safe in cosmetics?
CIR concluded safe in 2019. Negative genotoxicity battery. Extremely high molecular weight and lipophilicity effectively prevent dermal penetration. The EU classifies Dilinoleic Acid as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.
Is Dilinoleic Acid allowed in the EU?
Dilinoleic Acid EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Dilinoleic Acid do in cosmetics?
Dilinoleic Acid functions as: Skin Conditioning - Emollient. It is classified as a Emollient in our database. CAS number: 6144-28-1.
What is the Margin of Safety for Dilinoleic Acid?
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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