Is Isomerized Safflower Acid safe in cosmetics?
Isomerized Safflower Acid has a safety rating of "GOOD" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
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Cosmetic Ingredient
Isomerized Safflower Acid
Also known as: 9,11(or 10,12)-Octadecadienoic acid, Conjugated linoleic acid, CLA (conjugated linoleic acid), Tonalin, Nouracid HE 306 (+7 more)
INCI: ISOMERIZED SAFFLOWER ACID
Isomerized Safflower Acid (CAS 121250-47-3) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Skin Conditioning Agent. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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Function
Skin Conditioning Agent
Safety Rating
GOOD
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
Permitted — CIR Expert Panel concluded safe in present practices of use and concentration when formulated to be non-irritating and non-sensitizing (2019 Final Report)
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Isomerized Safflower Acid.
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Function Categories & List Membership
Cosmetic/Chemical Function Categories
Softener and conditioner
Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for Isomerized Safflower Acid.
Known Synonyms
9,11(or 10,12)-Octadecadienoic acid
Conjugated linoleic acid
CLA (conjugated linoleic acid)
Tonalin
Nouracid HE 306
Lutrell Pure
Lutalin
Luta-CLA 60
CLA 80HGR
CLA 80HG
CLA
UNII-70S2158RCI
Chemical Function
Softener and conditioner
Australian Status
AICIS status: listed_with_terms
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Isomerized Safflower Acid allowed in the EU?
Isomerized Safflower Acid EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Isomerized Safflower Acid do in cosmetics?
Isomerized Safflower Acid functions as: Skin Conditioning Agent. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 121250-47-3.
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