Is Lanolin Linoleate safe in cosmetics?
Lanolin Linoleate has a safety rating of "GOOD" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
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Cosmetic Ingredient
Lanolin Linoleate
INCI: LANOLIN LINOLEATE
Lanolin Linoleate (CAS 68459-99-4) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Skin conditioning agent – emollient; hair 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 – emollient; hair conditioning agent
Safety Rating
GOOD
Chemistry & Identifiers
IUPAC Name
(E)-4-methyl-1-(2,6,6-trimethylcyclohex-2-en-1-yl)pent-1-en-3-one
InChIKey
BFKQQVWLWQKHFZ-CMDGGOBGSA-N
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
Permitted — not restricted under 21 CFR; lanolin derivatives reviewed and deemed safe by CIR
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Lanolin Linoleate.
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Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for Lanolin Linoleate.
Regulatory Flags
potential-allergen
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Lanolin Linoleate allowed in the EU?
Lanolin Linoleate EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Lanolin Linoleate do in cosmetics?
Lanolin Linoleate functions as: Skin conditioning agent – emollient; hair conditioning agent. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 68459-99-4.
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