Regulatory Status
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Safety Data
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Expert Verdict
No publicly available RIFM or CIR safety assessment found. Relatively new ingredient primarily used in Japanese and Asian haircare; long-chain lactone structure is inherently low-risk, but formal safety dossier is absent and may be required for comprehensive safety review.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is gamma-Docosalactone safe in cosmetics?
No publicly available RIFM or CIR safety assessment found. Relatively new ingredient primarily used in Japanese and Asian haircare; long-chain lactone structure is inherently low-risk, but formal safety dossier is absent and may be required for comprehensive safety review. The EU classifies gamma-Docosalactone as "permitted". Safety rating: MODERATE.
Is gamma-Docosalactone allowed in the EU?
gamma-Docosalactone EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does gamma-Docosalactone do in cosmetics?
gamma-Docosalactone functions as: Hair conditioning, skin conditioning. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 21351-39-3 (verify against CosIng).
What is the Margin of Safety for gamma-Docosalactone?
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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