Hydrogenated Menhaden Acid

INCI: HYDROGENATED MENHADEN ACID

CAS Number
Not specifically assigned (derived from menhaden oil: 8002-50-4)
Function
Cleansing, surfactant, emulsifying, surfactant
Safety Rating
GOOD

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status permitted
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status permitted
US Notes Menhaden oil is GRAS per 21 CFR 184.1472

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Safety Data

Margin of Safety (MoS)
not established
Dermal Absorption
negligible
Sensitization
low

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Expert Verdict

Fish-derived surfactant requiring allergen declaration; certificate of analysis recommended to verify absence of environmental contaminants such as heavy metals, PCBs, and dioxins.

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Concern Level: Low

Regulatory Flags

potential-allergen

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Hydrogenated Menhaden Acid safe in cosmetics?

Fish-derived surfactant requiring allergen declaration; certificate of analysis recommended to verify absence of environmental contaminants such as heavy metals, PCBs, and dioxins. The EU classifies Hydrogenated Menhaden Acid as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.

Is Hydrogenated Menhaden Acid allowed in the EU?

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

What does Hydrogenated Menhaden Acid do in cosmetics?

Hydrogenated Menhaden Acid functions as: Cleansing, surfactant, emulsifying, surfactant. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not specifically assigned (derived from menhaden oil: 8002-50-4).

What is the Margin of Safety for Hydrogenated Menhaden Acid?

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.

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