Regulatory Status
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Safety Data
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Expert Verdict
Plant-derived phytosphingosine avoids BSE risk with no significant safety concerns identified by CIR or SCCS.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Isostearoyl Phytosphingosine safe in cosmetics?
Plant-derived phytosphingosine avoids BSE risk with no significant safety concerns identified by CIR or SCCS. The EU classifies Isostearoyl Phytosphingosine as "permitted". Safety rating: EXCELLENT.
Is Isostearoyl Phytosphingosine allowed in the EU?
Isostearoyl Phytosphingosine EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Isostearoyl Phytosphingosine do in cosmetics?
Isostearoyl Phytosphingosine functions as: Skin conditioning; skin barrier repair (ceramide analog). It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not widely published (ceramide-class ingredient).
What is the Margin of Safety for Isostearoyl 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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