Regulatory Status
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Safety Data
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Expert Verdict
Not reported in current commercial use. Erucic acid (C22:1) has historical oral toxicity concerns (myocardial lipidosis in rats at high dietary intake), but dermal route at cosmetic concentrations is not considered a risk due to negligible absorption.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Glyceryl Dierucate safe in cosmetics?
Not reported in current commercial use. Erucic acid (C22:1) has historical oral toxicity concerns (myocardial lipidosis in rats at high dietary intake), but dermal route at cosmetic concentrations is not considered a risk due to negligible absorption. The EU classifies Glyceryl Dierucate as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.
Is Glyceryl Dierucate allowed in the EU?
Glyceryl Dierucate EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Glyceryl Dierucate do in cosmetics?
Glyceryl Dierucate functions as: Skin conditioning agent — emollient. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 138614-24-1.
What is the Margin of Safety for Glyceryl Dierucate?
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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