Good Cosmetic Ingredient

Horse Fat

INCI: HORSE FAT

CAS Number
Not specifically assigned in CosIng (trade-listed under various supplier CAS numbers)
Function
Skin conditioning, emollient
Safety Rating
GOOD

Regulatory Status

🇪🇺 EU Status prohibited
🇺🇸 US Status permitted
US Notes Permitted — no specific restriction under 21 CFR

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Safety Data

Margin of Safety (MoS)
adequate
Dermal Absorption
moderate
Sensitization
low

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Expert Verdict

Long history of safe use in East Asian cosmetics (Korean/Japanese horse oil products). BSE/TSE documentation required. Oxidative stability must be controlled (peroxide value monitoring). Supercritical fluid extraction and activated-carbon deodorization improve purity. Animal-origin documentation per EU 1069/2009 required.

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Concern Level: Low

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Horse Fat safe in cosmetics?

Long history of safe use in East Asian cosmetics (Korean/Japanese horse oil products). BSE/TSE documentation required. Oxidative stability must be controlled (peroxide value monitoring). Supercritical fluid extraction and activated-carbon deodorization improve purity. Animal-origin documentation per EU 1069/2009 required. The EU classifies Horse Fat as "prohibited". Safety rating: GOOD.

Is Horse Fat allowed in the EU?

Horse Fat EU regulatory status: prohibited. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Horse Fat do in cosmetics?

Horse Fat functions as: Skin conditioning, emollient. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not specifically assigned in CosIng (trade-listed under various supplier CAS numbers).

What is the Margin of Safety for Horse Fat?

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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