Regulatory Status
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Safety Data
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Expert Verdict
Shark-derived ingredient with ethical and sustainability concerns; industry shifting to plant-derived alternatives. Older hydrogenation batches may contain batyl alcohol as impurity. Source documentation essential for eco-label compliance claims.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Hydrogenated Shark Liver Oil safe in cosmetics?
Shark-derived ingredient with ethical and sustainability concerns; industry shifting to plant-derived alternatives. Older hydrogenation batches may contain batyl alcohol as impurity. Source documentation essential for eco-label compliance claims. The EU classifies Hydrogenated Shark Liver Oil as "restricted". Safety rating: GOOD.
Is Hydrogenated Shark Liver Oil allowed in the EU?
Hydrogenated Shark Liver Oil EU regulatory status: restricted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Hydrogenated Shark Liver Oil do in cosmetics?
Hydrogenated Shark Liver Oil functions as: Emollient, Skin Conditioning. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Verify with supplier (related: Squalane CAS 111-01-3 is the major derivative).
What is the Margin of Safety for Hydrogenated Shark Liver Oil?
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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