Hydroxycapryloyl Phytosphingosine

INCI: HYDROXYCAPRYLOYL PHYTOSPHINGOSINE

CAS Number
173840-45-4
Function
Skin conditioning, hair conditioning (synthetic N-acylated sphingolipid/ceramide precursor)
Safety Rating
EXCELLENT

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status permitted
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status permitted
US Notes Permitted โ€” no CFR restriction; reviewed by CIR as part of the ceramides group

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Safety Data

Margin of Safety (MoS)
adequate
Dermal Absorption
low
Sensitization
none

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Expert Verdict

Well-characterized ceramide with established safety profile and no significant safety concerns.

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Concern Level: Low

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Hydroxycapryloyl Phytosphingosine safe in cosmetics?

Well-characterized ceramide with established safety profile and no significant safety concerns. The EU classifies Hydroxycapryloyl Phytosphingosine as "permitted". Safety rating: EXCELLENT.

Is Hydroxycapryloyl Phytosphingosine allowed in the EU?

Hydroxycapryloyl Phytosphingosine EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Hydroxycapryloyl Phytosphingosine do in cosmetics?

Hydroxycapryloyl Phytosphingosine functions as: Skin conditioning, hair conditioning (synthetic N-acylated sphingolipid/ceramide precursor). It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 173840-45-4.

What is the Margin of Safety for Hydroxycapryloyl Phytosphingosine?

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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