Excellent Emulsifier

Hydrogenated Lecithin

INCI: HYDROGENATED LECITHIN

CAS Number
93165-31-2
Function
emulsifier
Safety Rating
EXCELLENT

Regulatory Status

🇪🇺 EU Status permitted
🇺🇸 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 (MoS)
not established
Dermal Absorption
moderate
Sensitization
none

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Expert Verdict

Hydrogenated Lecithin is permitted without restrictions under EU Cosmetics Regulation (EC) No. 1223/2009 and is safe for cosmetic use at current practices and concentrations up to 50% in leave-on products based on comprehensive CIR Expert Panel assessments (2001, 2020). Toxicology profile is highly favorable with no mutagenic, genotoxic, or reproductive toxicity concerns. COSMOS/ECOCERT approved; parent compound lecithin is GRAS affirmed and hydrogenated form received FDA GRAS Notice GRN 534 no-questions letter.

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Concern Level: None

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 safe in cosmetics?

Hydrogenated Lecithin is permitted without restrictions under EU Cosmetics Regulation (EC) No. 1223/2009 and is safe for cosmetic use at current practices and concentrations up to 50% in leave-on products based on comprehensive CIR Expert Panel assessments (2001, 2020). Toxicology profile is highly favorable with no mutagenic, genotoxic, or reproductive toxicity concerns. COSMOS/ECOCERT approved; parent compound lecithin is GRAS affirmed and hydrogenated form received FDA GRAS Notice GRN 534 no-questions letter. The EU classifies Hydrogenated Lecithin as "permitted". Safety rating: EXCELLENT.

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.

What is the Margin of Safety for Hydrogenated Lecithin?

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.

Compliance Tools

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