Regulatory Status
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Safety Data
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Expert Verdict
Lanolin allergenicity driven primarily by free lanolin alcohols (alkane-α,β-diols); highly purified grades minimize this risk. Potential pesticide residues in crude lanolin must be controlled. Non-comedogenic in rabbit ear assay at 6%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Hydroxylated Lanolin safe in cosmetics?
Lanolin allergenicity driven primarily by free lanolin alcohols (alkane-α,β-diols); highly purified grades minimize this risk. Potential pesticide residues in crude lanolin must be controlled. Non-comedogenic in rabbit ear assay at 6% The EU classifies Hydroxylated Lanolin as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.
Is Hydroxylated Lanolin allowed in the EU?
Hydroxylated Lanolin EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Hydroxylated Lanolin do in cosmetics?
Hydroxylated Lanolin functions as: Skin conditioning agent – emollient; hair conditioning agent. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 68424-66-8.
What is the Margin of Safety for Hydroxylated Lanolin?
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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