Regulatory Status
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Safety Data
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Expert Verdict
Naturally occurring fatty acid with no significant safety concerns; verify isomer identity as positional isomers affect CAS assignment and properties. Store under nitrogen or with antioxidant protection due to susceptibility to auto-oxidation.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Hexadecenoic Acid safe in cosmetics?
Naturally occurring fatty acid with no significant safety concerns; verify isomer identity as positional isomers affect CAS assignment and properties. Store under nitrogen or with antioxidant protection due to susceptibility to auto-oxidation. The EU classifies Hexadecenoic Acid as "permitted". Safety rating: EXCELLENT.
Is Hexadecenoic Acid allowed in the EU?
Hexadecenoic Acid EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Hexadecenoic Acid do in cosmetics?
Hexadecenoic Acid functions as: Emollient, skin-conditioning agent, surfactant, cleansing. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 373-49-9 (cis-9-hexadecenoic / palmitoleic acid); other positional isomers exist (e.g., 2091-29-4).
What is the Margin of Safety for Hexadecenoic Acid?
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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