Is Mannosylerythritol Lipid safe in cosmetics?
Mannosylerythritol Lipid has a safety rating of "MODERATE" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
MODERATE
Cosmetic Ingredient
Mannosylerythritol Lipid
INCI: MANNOSYLERYTHRITOL LIPID
Mannosylerythritol Lipid (CAS Not assigned as a single CAS (biosurfactant complex)) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Emulsifying, surfactant (cleansing), skin conditioning. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
CAS Number
Not assigned as a single CAS (biosurfactant complex)
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Function
Emulsifying, surfactant (cleansing), skin conditioning
Editorial assessment
MODERATE
Preliminary editorial note — not a computed safety verdict.
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
Allowed - not prohibited or restricted; classified as a biosurfactant
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Mannosylerythritol Lipid.
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Editorial summary
Preliminary editorial summary for Mannosylerythritol Lipid — not a computed safety verdict. See the sourced toxicological data above.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Mannosylerythritol Lipid allowed in the EU?
Mannosylerythritol Lipid EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Mannosylerythritol Lipid do in cosmetics?
Mannosylerythritol Lipid functions as: Emulsifying, surfactant (cleansing), skin conditioning. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not assigned as a single CAS (biosurfactant complex).
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