Regulatory Status
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Safety Data
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Expert Verdict
Limited published safety data as a standalone ingredient; gallic acid esters are generally recognized as having low irritation potential. Stability may be a concern due to the unsaturated linoleyl chain (susceptible to oxidation). Ester of gallic acid and linoleyl alcohol (9,12-octadecadien-1-ol); delivers dual benefit of gallic acid's antioxidant activity plus the emolliency of unsaturated fatty alcohol. Functions listed on COSMILE Europe confirm antioxidant and skin-protecting roles
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Linoleyl Gallate safe in cosmetics?
Limited published safety data as a standalone ingredient; gallic acid esters are generally recognized as having low irritation potential. Stability may be a concern due to the unsaturated linoleyl chain (susceptible to oxidation). Ester of gallic acid and linoleyl alcohol (9,12-octadecadien-1-ol); delivers dual benefit of gallic acid's antioxidant activity plus the emolliency of unsaturated fatty alcohol. Functions listed on COSMILE Europe confirm antioxidant and skin-protecting roles The EU classifies Linoleyl Gallate as "permitted". Safety rating: MODERATE.
Is Linoleyl Gallate allowed in the EU?
Linoleyl Gallate EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Linoleyl Gallate do in cosmetics?
Linoleyl Gallate functions as: Antioxidant, Skin Conditioning (Emollient), Skin Protecting. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not universally indexed in major public databases; CosIng lists the INCI without a standalone CAS.
What is the Margin of Safety for Linoleyl Gallate?
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.
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