Regulatory Status
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Safety Data
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Expert Verdict
Permitted based on read-across from CIR 2019 fatty acid class review; saturated C17:0 structure supports lower sensitization risk despite lacking ingredient-specific safety data.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Margaric Acid safe in cosmetics?
Permitted based on read-across from CIR 2019 fatty acid class review; saturated C17:0 structure supports lower sensitization risk despite lacking ingredient-specific safety data. The EU classifies Margaric Acid as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.
Is Margaric Acid allowed in the EU?
Margaric Acid EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Margaric Acid do in cosmetics?
Margaric Acid functions as: Skin Conditioning, Emollient, Emulsion Stabilizer. It is classified as a Emollient in our database. CAS number: 506-12-7.
What is the Margin of Safety for Margaric Acid?
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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