Excellent Emollient NOAEL Data Dermal Penetration

Lab-Grown Squalane

INCI: SQUALANE

CAS Number
111-01-3
Function
Biotechnology-derived squalane produced via precision fermentation using engineered yeast from sugarcane feedstock. Chemically identical to olive or shark-derived squalane. Emollient, barrier support, skin-identical lipid.
Safety Rating
EXCELLENT

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status permitted
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status permitted
US Notes Permitted without restriction. Lab-grown/fermentation-derived designation supports vegan and clean-beauty labelling claims. Chemically equivalent to CAS 111-01-3. MoCRA safety substantiation required.

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Safety Data

Margin of Safety (MoS)
not established
Dermal Absorption
high
Sensitization
none

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Toxicological Studies

1 study endpoint found for Lab-Grown Squalane. NOAEL (No Observed Adverse Effect Level) values are used to calculate the Margin of Safety per SCCS methodology.

Endpoint Value Route Species Study Type Source
NOAEL ca.10000 mg/kg bw/day oral rat oral REACH

Dermal Penetration Profile

Skin absorption and penetration characteristics of Lab-Grown Squalane, relevant to systemic exposure and MoS calculations.

Absorption %
1-4%
Penetration Level
stratum-corneum
Penetration Depth
stratum corneum
Molecular Weight
422.8 Da
Log P
12.8
Systemic Absorption
minimal
Topical Bioavailability
0.5-3%
Safety Margin Factor
low

Source: Cosmetic Science

Expert Verdict

Lab-grown squalane is a fermentation-derived alternative chemically identical to conventional squalane with full supply chain traceability and no regulatory or safety differentiation.

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Concern Level: None

Regulatory Flags

fermented-source biotech-derived clean-beauty vegan barrier-function emollient non-comedogenic skin-identical sustainable eu_children_restricted epa_safer_alternative

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Lab-Grown Squalane safe in cosmetics?

Lab-grown squalane is a fermentation-derived alternative chemically identical to conventional squalane with full supply chain traceability and no regulatory or safety differentiation. The EU classifies Lab-Grown Squalane as "permitted". Safety rating: EXCELLENT. 1 toxicological study endpoint(s) are available in our database.

Is Lab-Grown Squalane allowed in the EU?

Lab-Grown Squalane EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Lab-Grown Squalane do in cosmetics?

Lab-Grown Squalane functions as: Biotechnology-derived squalane produced via precision fermentation using engineered yeast from sugarcane feedstock. Chemically identical to olive or shark-derived squalane. Emollient, barrier support, skin-identical lipid.. It is classified as a Emollient in our database. CAS number: 111-01-3.

What is the Margin of Safety for Lab-Grown Squalane?

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.

What is the NOAEL for Lab-Grown Squalane?

The NOAEL (No Observed Adverse Effect Level) for Lab-Grown Squalane is ca.10000 mg/kg bw/day based on a oral study via oral route in rat. Source: REACH.

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