Regulatory Status
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Safety Data
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Expert Verdict
Linoleic acid and its isomerized conjugated forms have CIR-reviewed safety status and extensive food-grade safety data with no specific cosmetic toxicology concerns at standard use levels; not for fragrance use.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Isomerized Linoleic Acid safe in cosmetics?
Linoleic acid and its isomerized conjugated forms have CIR-reviewed safety status and extensive food-grade safety data with no specific cosmetic toxicology concerns at standard use levels; not for fragrance use. The EU classifies Isomerized Linoleic Acid as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.
Is Isomerized Linoleic Acid allowed in the EU?
Isomerized Linoleic Acid EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Isomerized Linoleic Acid do in cosmetics?
Isomerized Linoleic Acid functions as: Film forming, skin conditioning. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not individually assigned (mixture of conjugated linoleic acid isomers; related CAS: 2420-56-6 for CLA mixture).
What is the Margin of Safety for Isomerized Linoleic Acid?
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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