Distearyl Phthalic Acid Amide

INCI: DISTEARYL PHTHALIC ACID AMIDE

CAS Number
51365-71-0
Function
Skin Conditioning, Emollient
Safety Rating
POOR

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status permitted
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status permitted
US Notes No specific FDA restrictions under 21 CFR; no CIR review exists; requires MoCRA ingredient listing

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Safety Data

Margin of Safety (MoS)
not established
Dermal Absorption
moderate
Sensitization
high

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Expert Verdict

Confirmed contact allergen with published case report of allergic contact dermatitis; near-total absence of toxicological data and phthalic acid moiety raises structural concerns; requires commissioned safety testing.

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Concern Level: High

Regulatory Flags

contact-allergen data-gap phthalic-acid emollient sensitizer no-cir no-sccs regulatory-risk

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Distearyl Phthalic Acid Amide safe in cosmetics?

Confirmed contact allergen with published case report of allergic contact dermatitis; near-total absence of toxicological data and phthalic acid moiety raises structural concerns; requires commissioned safety testing. The EU classifies Distearyl Phthalic Acid Amide as "permitted". Safety rating: POOR.

Is Distearyl Phthalic Acid Amide allowed in the EU?

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

What does Distearyl Phthalic Acid Amide do in cosmetics?

Distearyl Phthalic Acid Amide functions as: Skin Conditioning, Emollient. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 51365-71-0.

What is the Margin of Safety for Distearyl Phthalic Acid Amide?

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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