Regulatory Status
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Safety Data
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Expert Verdict
Arachidonic acid is a precursor to pro-inflammatory eicosanoids via COX/LOX pathways; ethyl ester is a prodrug releasing arachidonic acid upon skin esterase hydrolysis with potential for localized inflammatory signaling at elevated concentrations, warranting use-level justification in CPSR.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Ethyl Arachidonate safe in cosmetics?
Arachidonic acid is a precursor to pro-inflammatory eicosanoids via COX/LOX pathways; ethyl ester is a prodrug releasing arachidonic acid upon skin esterase hydrolysis with potential for localized inflammatory signaling at elevated concentrations, warranting use-level justification in CPSR. The EU classifies Ethyl Arachidonate as "permitted". Safety rating: MODERATE.
Is Ethyl Arachidonate allowed in the EU?
Ethyl Arachidonate EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Ethyl Arachidonate do in cosmetics?
Ethyl Arachidonate functions as: Emollient, skin conditioning. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 1808-26-0.
What is the Margin of Safety for Ethyl Arachidonate?
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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