Is Hydrogenated Lecithin safe in cosmetics?
Hydrogenated Lecithin has a safety rating of "EXCELLENT" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
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Emulsifier
Hydrogenated Lecithin
INCI: HYDROGENATED LECITHIN
Hydrogenated Lecithin (CAS 93165-31-2) is a cosmetic emulsifier functioning as emulsifier. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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Auto-generated CPSR Part A draft with source citations
Function
emulsifier
Safety Rating
EXCELLENT
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
Not subject to pre-market FDA approval under FDCA cosmetic regulations; considered safe based on CIR assessments. Parent compound lecithin GRAS affirmed (21 CFR 184.1400). Hydrogenated Lecithin received FDA no-questions letter under GRAS Notice GRN 534.
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Hydrogenated Lecithin.
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Additional Ingredient Properties
8 property records from structured ingredient metadata.
emulsifier
{"cas_number": "92128-87-5", "ingredient_class": "W/O_emulsifier,liquid_crystal_former", "chemical_type": "lecithin", "HLB_value": "4.0", "HLB_required_for_oil_phase": "3-5", "emulsion_type_primary": "W/O", "droplet_size_typical_um": "5-15", "surface_tension_reduction_mN_m": "26", "interfacial_tension_reduction": "30", "foam_formation": "low", "foam_stability": "low", "liquid_crystal_formation": "…
emulsion_hlb
{"hlb_value": "3.5", "hlb_required_as_emulsifier": "yes", "emulsifier_type": "w_o", "critical_packing_parameter": "0.58-0.78", "emulsion_stabilization_mechanism": "electrostatic_steric", "co_emulsifier_pairs": "xanthan_gum", "optimal_oil_phase_pct": "60-88", "optimal_water_phase_pct": "12-40", "electrolyte_tolerance": "moderate", "pH_emulsion_stability_range": "4.5-8.5", "viscosity_building_contri…
hair_care
{"hair_function": "conditioning", "hair_type_suitability": "all", "curl_pattern_suitability": "all", "porosity_suitability": "all", "protein_sensitivity": "balanced", "moisture_protein_balance": "yes", "cg_method_approved": "not-a-silicone", "silicone_type": "not-a-sulfate", "sulfate_type": "no", "drying_alcohol": "no", "fatty_alcohol": "no", "heat_protectant": "yes", "color_safe": "neutral", "ker…
humectant
{"cas_number": "8002-43-5", "ingredient_class": "emollient", "molecular_weight_Da": "variable", "chemical_type": "lipid", "water_binding_mechanism": "intercellular_lipid", "water_holding_capacity_g_per_g": "0.1-0.3", "hygroscopicity_at_50_RH": "poor", "hygroscopicity_at_80_RH": "moderate", "NMF_component": "no", "NMF_percentage_natural": "0", "TEWL_reduction_pct": "15-25", "skin_hydration_increase…
ph_stability
{"optimal_ph_min": "4.0", "optimal_ph_max": "8.0", "stable_ph_min": "3.5", "stable_ph_max": "9.0", "degrades_above_ph": "9.5", "degrades_below_ph": "3.0", "ph_dependent_function": "More stable than lecithin", "formulation_note": "Better oxidative stability", "source": "Formulation literature"}
pregnancy_detail
{"pregnancy_safe": "yes", "breastfeeding_safe": "yes", "risk_category": "not-rated", "reason": "Safe; natural emulsifier from soy/sunflower", "source": "dermatology literature"}
surfactant
{"cas_number": "50567-61-1", "surfactant_type": "nonionic", "chemical_class": "fatty_acid_soap", "charge_at_use_ph": "neutral", "cmc_critical_micelle_concentration_mm": "6.212343226660585", "hlb_value": "24.01975069103648", "foam_volume_ml_ross_miles": "132", "foam_quality": "light", "foam_stability_5min_pct": "73", "cleansing_power_rating_1_to_10": "5.902965374321532", "oil_emulsification_capacit…
uv_stability
{"uv_stable": "yes", "uv_degradation_rate": "stable", "photosensitizer": "no", "phototoxic": "no", "photoallergic": "no", "requires_uv_protection_packaging": "no", "color_change_uv": "no", "odor_change_uv": "no", "efficacy_loss_uv_pct": "0", "spf_contribution": "no", "uva_protection": "no", "uvb_protection": "no", "photostable_sunscreen": "no", "boost_spf_of_others": "no", "antioxidant_under_uv": …
Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for Hydrogenated Lecithin.
Regulatory Flags
eu-unrestricted
cir-approved
no-sccs-opinion
gras-fda
cosmos-approved
natural-origin
penetration-enhancer
eu_children_restricted
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Hydrogenated Lecithin allowed in the EU?
Hydrogenated Lecithin EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Hydrogenated Lecithin do in cosmetics?
Hydrogenated Lecithin functions as: emulsifier. It is classified as a Emulsifier in our database. CAS number: 93165-31-2.
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