Is Macadamia Acid safe in cosmetics?
Macadamia Acid has a safety rating of "MODERATE" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
Moderate
Cosmetic Ingredient
Macadamia Acid
INCI: MACADAMIA ACID (LISTED IN COSING AS SUCH - REFERS TO THE MIXTURE OF FATTY ACIDS DERIVED FROM MACADAMIA NUT OIL)
Macadamia Acid (CAS Not uniquely assigned (no standalone CAS in major databases; related to the fatty acid profile of macadamia oil)) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Emollient, cleansing, surfactant (when saponified). EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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CAS Number
Not uniquely assigned (no standalone CAS in major databases; related to the fatty acid profile of macadamia oil)
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Function
Emollient, cleansing, surfactant (when saponified)
Safety Rating
MODERATE
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
Allowed - no specific restriction
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Macadamia Acid.
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Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for Macadamia Acid.
Regulatory Flags
potential-allergen
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Macadamia Acid allowed in the EU?
Macadamia Acid EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Macadamia Acid do in cosmetics?
Macadamia Acid functions as: Emollient, cleansing, surfactant (when saponified). It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not uniquely assigned (no standalone CAS in major databases; related to the fatty acid profile of macadamia oil).
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