Regulatory Status
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Safety Data
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Expert Verdict
Major data gap — no published CIR, SCCS, or independent safety assessment found; formulators should request supplier safety dossiers and consider in-house patch testing.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Hydroxydecanedioic Acid safe in cosmetics?
Major data gap — no published CIR, SCCS, or independent safety assessment found; formulators should request supplier safety dossiers and consider in-house patch testing. The EU classifies Hydroxydecanedioic Acid as "permitted". Safety rating: MODERATE.
Is Hydroxydecanedioic Acid allowed in the EU?
Hydroxydecanedioic Acid EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Hydroxydecanedioic Acid do in cosmetics?
Hydroxydecanedioic Acid functions as: Skin conditioning. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not widely catalogued (related: 10-hydroxydecanoic acid is 1679-53-4).
What is the Margin of Safety for Hydroxydecanedioic 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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