Hydrogenated Lard

INCI: HYDROGENATED LARD

CAS Number
73138-67-7
Function
Skin conditioning – occlusive; viscosity increasing – nonaqueous
Safety Rating
GOOD

Regulatory Status

🇪🇺 EU Status permitted
🇺🇸 US Status permitted
US Notes Permitted — Lard is GRAS (21 CFR 182.70); exempt from EPA CDR Rule (40 CFR 711.15)

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Safety Data

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

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Expert Verdict

Mandatory contaminant limits: Pb ≤0.1 ppm, As ≤3 ppm, Hg ≤1 ppm, total PCB/pesticide ≤40 ppm (≤10 ppm per residue); dioxin monitoring recommended (FDA TEQ data: ~0.12–0.15 pg/g in food-grade lard); animal-derived — not suitable for vegan/halal/kosher claims without verification

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Concern Level: Moderate

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Hydrogenated Lard safe in cosmetics?

Mandatory contaminant limits: Pb ≤0.1 ppm, As ≤3 ppm, Hg ≤1 ppm, total PCB/pesticide ≤40 ppm (≤10 ppm per residue); dioxin monitoring recommended (FDA TEQ data: ~0.12–0.15 pg/g in food-grade lard); animal-derived — not suitable for vegan/halal/kosher claims without verification The EU classifies Hydrogenated Lard as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.

Is Hydrogenated Lard allowed in the EU?

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

What does Hydrogenated Lard do in cosmetics?

Hydrogenated Lard functions as: Skin conditioning – occlusive; viscosity increasing – nonaqueous. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 73138-67-7.

What is the Margin of Safety for Hydrogenated Lard?

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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