Is Methyl Canolate safe in cosmetics?
Methyl Canolate has a safety rating of "MODERATE" in our database. EU status: prohibited. US status: permitted.
Moderate
Cosmetic Ingredient
Methyl Canolate
INCI: METHYL CANOLATE
Methyl Canolate (CAS 2504-37-0 (methyl erucidate / mixed canola methyl esters - verify the specific CAS on your CoA as canolate may be a mixture designation)) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Emollient, skin conditioning agent. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: prohibited. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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CAS Number
2504-37-0 (methyl erucidate / mixed canola methyl esters - verify the specific CAS on your CoA as canolate may be a mixture designation)
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Function
Emollient, skin conditioning agent
Safety Rating
MODERATE
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
prohibited
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
Allowed - no prohibition or restriction
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Methyl Canolate.
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Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for Methyl Canolate.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Methyl Canolate allowed in the EU?
Methyl Canolate EU regulatory status: prohibited. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Methyl Canolate do in cosmetics?
Methyl Canolate functions as: Emollient, skin conditioning agent. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 2504-37-0 (methyl erucidate / mixed canola methyl esters - verify the specific CAS on your CoA as canolate may be a mixture designation).
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