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Safety Data
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Expert Verdict
Bio-based sugar-cane fermented ingredient; hydrogenation eliminates reactivity of parent farnesene's double bonds, resulting in significantly reduced irritation potential compared to the unreacted parent compound.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Hydrogenated Farnesene safe in cosmetics?
Bio-based sugar-cane fermented ingredient; hydrogenation eliminates reactivity of parent farnesene's double bonds, resulting in significantly reduced irritation potential compared to the unreacted parent compound. The EU classifies Hydrogenated Farnesene as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.
Is Hydrogenated Farnesene allowed in the EU?
Hydrogenated Farnesene EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Hydrogenated Farnesene do in cosmetics?
Hydrogenated Farnesene functions as: Emollient, skin conditioning agent, solvent. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 3891-98-3.
What is the Margin of Safety for Hydrogenated Farnesene?
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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