Regulatory Status
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Safety Data
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Expert Verdict
No significant safety concerns; structurally analogous to sorbitan oleate (Span 80), which has an extensive safety record in cosmetics and pharmaceuticals. A mannose-derived sugar ester of oleic acid; a nonionic lipophilic emulsifier used in W/O and O/W systems, functioning as the mannitan equivalent of sorbitan oleate
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Mannitan Oleate safe in cosmetics?
No significant safety concerns; structurally analogous to sorbitan oleate (Span 80), which has an extensive safety record in cosmetics and pharmaceuticals. A mannose-derived sugar ester of oleic acid; a nonionic lipophilic emulsifier used in W/O and O/W systems, functioning as the mannitan equivalent of sorbitan oleate The EU classifies Mannitan Oleate as "permitted". Safety rating: MODERATE.
Is Mannitan Oleate allowed in the EU?
Mannitan Oleate EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Mannitan Oleate do in cosmetics?
Mannitan Oleate functions as: Emulsifying - enables stable oil-in-water or water-in-oil emulsions; surfactant. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 54041-16-8.
What is the Margin of Safety for Mannitan Oleate?
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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