Good Cosmetic Ingredient

Hydrogenated Fish Oil

INCI: HYDROGENATED FISH OIL

CAS Number
Commonly associated with 91078-95-4 or 8016-13-5 — confirm against CosIng
Function
Emollient, skin conditioning agent
Safety Rating
GOOD

Regulatory Status

🇪🇺 EU Status permitted
🇺🇸 US Status permitted
US Notes Permitted — not specifically restricted under 21 CFR; hydrogenated fish oils have FDA GRAS status for food use

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Safety Data

Margin of Safety (MoS)
adequate
Dermal Absorption
negligible
Sensitization
none

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Expert Verdict

Animal-derived ingredient with fish allergen disclosure requirements; may conflict with vegan/cruelty-free claims; heavy metal contamination potential (mercury, PCBs) requires supplier CoA verification; source fishery sustainability documentation recommended.

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Concern Level: Moderate

Regulatory Flags

plant-oil potential-allergen fda_food_additive

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Hydrogenated Fish Oil safe in cosmetics?

Animal-derived ingredient with fish allergen disclosure requirements; may conflict with vegan/cruelty-free claims; heavy metal contamination potential (mercury, PCBs) requires supplier CoA verification; source fishery sustainability documentation recommended. The EU classifies Hydrogenated Fish Oil as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.

Is Hydrogenated Fish Oil allowed in the EU?

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

What does Hydrogenated Fish Oil do in cosmetics?

Hydrogenated Fish Oil functions as: Emollient, skin conditioning agent. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Commonly associated with 91078-95-4 or 8016-13-5 — confirm against CosIng.

What is the Margin of Safety for Hydrogenated Fish Oil?

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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