Distearyl Citrate

INCI: DISTEARYL CITRATE

CAS Number
| China CFDA/IECIC
Function
Softener and conditioner
Safety Rating
EXCELLENT

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status permitted
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status permitted
US Notes Permitted โ€” CIR assessed as safe in present practices of use and concentration; also FDA-listed food contact substance (21 CFR)

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Safety Data

Margin of Safety (MoS)
adequate
Dermal Absorption
low
Sensitization
low

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Expert Verdict

Distearyl Citrate is permitted for cosmetic use in both EU and US markets, with excellent safety profile and adequate margin of safety.

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Concern Level: Low

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Distearyl Citrate safe in cosmetics?

Distearyl Citrate is permitted for cosmetic use in both EU and US markets, with excellent safety profile and adequate margin of safety. The EU classifies Distearyl Citrate as "permitted". Safety rating: EXCELLENT.

Is Distearyl Citrate allowed in the EU?

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

What does Distearyl Citrate do in cosmetics?

Distearyl Citrate functions as: Softener and conditioner. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: | China CFDA/IECIC.

What is the Margin of Safety for Distearyl Citrate?

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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