Is Mellisic Acid safe in cosmetics?
Mellisic Acid has a safety rating of "MODERATE" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
Moderate
Cosmetic Ingredient
Mellisic Acid
Also known as: EINECS 208-042-3, NSC 53832, 1-Triacontanoic acid, UNII-HLT2OTQ105, CH3-[CH2]28-COOH (+5 more)
INCI: MELLISIC ACID (SYNONYM: TRIACONTANOIC ACID)
Mellisic Acid (CAS 506-50-3) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Emollient - moisturizes and softens the skin. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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Function
Emollient - moisturizes and softens the skin
Safety Rating
MODERATE
Chemistry & Identifiers
IUPAC Name
triacontanoic acid
InChIKey
VHOCUJPBKOZGJD-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
Allowed - not prohibited or restricted; manufacturer bears responsibility for safety substantiation
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Mellisic Acid.
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Function Categories & List Membership
Cosmetic/Chemical Function Categories
Viscosity modifier
Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for Mellisic Acid.
Known Synonyms
EINECS 208-042-3
NSC 53832
1-Triacontanoic acid
UNII-HLT2OTQ105
CH3-[CH2]28-COOH
Triacontansaeure
melissic acid
myricic acid
n-triacontanoic acid
triacontoic acid
Chemical Function
Viscosity modifier
Australian Status
AICIS status: listed
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Mellisic Acid allowed in the EU?
Mellisic Acid EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Mellisic Acid do in cosmetics?
Mellisic Acid functions as: Emollient - moisturizes and softens the skin. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 506-50-3.
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