Regulatory Status
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Safety Data
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Expert Verdict
Not classified as corrosive, irritant, sensitizer, mutagenic, or acutely toxic under GHS/CLP. The 1998 CIR initial assessment found insufficient data, but the 2005 amended report and 2023 re-review concluded safety at current use levels. Ethical/animal welfare concerns are the primary modern objection.. Obtained from subdermal fatty tissues of mink; composed of C14-C20 fatty acid glycerides (~75%). Fatty acid profile is closer to human sebum than many plant oils, giving excellent skin penetra...
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Is Mink Oil safe in cosmetics?
Not classified as corrosive, irritant, sensitizer, mutagenic, or acutely toxic under GHS/CLP. The 1998 CIR initial assessment found insufficient data, but the 2005 amended report and 2023 re-review concluded safety at current use levels. Ethical/animal welfare concerns are the primary modern objection.. Obtained from subdermal fatty tissues of mink; composed of C14-C20 fatty acid glycerides (~75%). Fatty acid profile is closer to human sebum than many plant oils, giving excellent skin penetra... The EU classifies Mink Oil as "permitted". Safety rating: MODERATE.
Is Mink Oil allowed in the EU?
Mink Oil EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Mink Oil do in cosmetics?
Mink Oil functions as: Hair conditioning, skin conditioning, emollient. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 8023-74-3.
What is the Margin of Safety for Mink Oil?
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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