Is Hydrogenated Castor Oil Hydroxystearate safe in cosmetics?
Hydrogenated Castor Oil Hydroxystearate has a safety rating of "MODERATE" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
Moderate
Cosmetic Ingredient
Hydrogenated Castor Oil Hydroxystearate
INCI: HYDROGENATED CASTOR OIL HYDROXYSTEARATE
Hydrogenated Castor Oil Hydroxystearate (CAS Not publicly assigned (complex ester mixture)) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Viscosity controlling, skin conditioning. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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Function
Viscosity controlling, skin conditioning
Safety Rating
MODERATE
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
Permitted — no CFR restriction; not separately reviewed by CIR
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Hydrogenated Castor Oil Hydroxystearate.
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Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for Hydrogenated Castor Oil Hydroxystearate.
Regulatory Flags
plant-oil
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Hydrogenated Castor Oil Hydroxystearate allowed in the EU?
Hydrogenated Castor Oil Hydroxystearate EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Hydrogenated Castor Oil Hydroxystearate do in cosmetics?
Hydrogenated Castor Oil Hydroxystearate functions as: Viscosity controlling, skin conditioning. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not publicly assigned (complex ester mixture).
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