Hydrogenated Castor Oil Stearate

INCI: HYDROGENATED CASTOR OIL STEARATE

CAS Number
Not publicly assigned (complex ester mixture)
Function
Viscosity controlling, skin conditioning
Safety Rating
MODERATE

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status permitted
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status permitted
US Notes Permitted โ€” no CFR restriction; not separately reviewed by CIR

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Safety Data

Margin of Safety (MoS)
not established
Dermal Absorption
negligible
Sensitization
low

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Expert Verdict

No published adverse event data; structurally equivalent to widely-used cosmetic esters; CPSR read-across approach required

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Concern Level: Moderate

Regulatory Flags

plant-oil

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Hydrogenated Castor Oil Stearate safe in cosmetics?

No published adverse event data; structurally equivalent to widely-used cosmetic esters; CPSR read-across approach required The EU classifies Hydrogenated Castor Oil Stearate as "permitted". Safety rating: MODERATE.

Is Hydrogenated Castor Oil Stearate allowed in the EU?

Hydrogenated Castor Oil Stearate EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Hydrogenated Castor Oil Stearate do in cosmetics?

Hydrogenated Castor Oil Stearate functions as: Viscosity controlling, skin conditioning. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not publicly assigned (complex ester mixture).

What is the Margin of Safety for Hydrogenated Castor Oil Stearate?

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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