Ethyl Morrhuate

INCI: ETHYL MORRHUATE

CAS Number
68002-72-2 (ethyl esters of cod liver oil fatty acids; complex mixture)
Function
Skin conditioning agent, emollient
Safety Rating
MODERATE

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status permitted
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status permitted
US Notes Permitted โ€” no specific CFR prohibition

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Safety Data

Margin of Safety (MoS)
not established
Dermal Absorption
low
Sensitization
low

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Expert Verdict

Fish-derived emollient with allergen disclosure requirements; high PUFA content (EPA/DHA esters) creates oxidative instability and rancidity risk requiring antioxidant protection; limited direct safety data requiring read-across justification by Qualified Person; potential heavy metal carry-over from marine source.

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Concern Level: Moderate

Regulatory Flags

potential-allergen

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ethyl Morrhuate safe in cosmetics?

Fish-derived emollient with allergen disclosure requirements; high PUFA content (EPA/DHA esters) creates oxidative instability and rancidity risk requiring antioxidant protection; limited direct safety data requiring read-across justification by Qualified Person; potential heavy metal carry-over from marine source. The EU classifies Ethyl Morrhuate as "permitted". Safety rating: MODERATE.

Is Ethyl Morrhuate allowed in the EU?

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

What does Ethyl Morrhuate do in cosmetics?

Ethyl Morrhuate functions as: Skin conditioning agent, emollient. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 68002-72-2 (ethyl esters of cod liver oil fatty acids; complex mixture).

What is the Margin of Safety for Ethyl Morrhuate?

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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