Regulatory Status
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Safety Data
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Expert Verdict
Borage oil fatty acid composition: 36.1% linoleic, 18.5% GLA, 19.6% oleic, 2.7% erucic acid. Erucic acid content in the fatty acid moiety is a minor consideration for leave-on products. No current use reported in VCRP or Council survey.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Dimethiconol Borageate safe in cosmetics?
Borage oil fatty acid composition: 36.1% linoleic, 18.5% GLA, 19.6% oleic, 2.7% erucic acid. Erucic acid content in the fatty acid moiety is a minor consideration for leave-on products. No current use reported in VCRP or Council survey. The EU classifies Dimethiconol Borageate as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.
Is Dimethiconol Borageate allowed in the EU?
Dimethiconol Borageate EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Dimethiconol Borageate do in cosmetics?
Dimethiconol Borageate functions as: Skin-conditioning agent — emollient. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 226994-45-2.
What is the Margin of Safety for Dimethiconol Borageate?
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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