Is Hydrogenated Menhaden Acid safe in cosmetics?
Hydrogenated Menhaden Acid has a safety rating of "GOOD" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
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Cosmetic Ingredient
Hydrogenated Menhaden Acid
INCI: HYDROGENATED MENHADEN ACID
Hydrogenated Menhaden Acid (CAS Not specifically assigned (derived from menhaden oil: 8002-50-4)) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Cleansing, surfactant, emulsifying, surfactant. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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CAS Number
Not specifically assigned (derived from menhaden oil: 8002-50-4)
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Function
Cleansing, surfactant, emulsifying, surfactant
Safety Rating
GOOD
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
Menhaden oil is GRAS per 21 CFR 184.1472
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Hydrogenated Menhaden Acid.
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Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for Hydrogenated Menhaden Acid.
Regulatory Flags
potential-allergen
Frequently Asked Questions
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).
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