Oleanolic Acid

INCI: OLEANOLIC ACID

CAS Number
508-02-1 [^1_9]
Function
Skin conditioning, skin protecting (anti-inflammatory, antioxidant)
Safety Rating
EXCELLENT

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status permitted
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status permitted
US Notes FDA-permitted cosmetic ingredient; also GRAS as food component

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Safety Data

Margin of Safety (MoS)
adequate
Dermal Absorption
low
Sensitization
none

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Expert Verdict

No significant safety concerns; ensure purity >80% to avoid co-extracted plant impurities; photostable

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Concern Level: None

Regulatory Flags

natural-origin

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Oleanolic Acid safe in cosmetics?

No significant safety concerns; ensure purity >80% to avoid co-extracted plant impurities; photostable The EU classifies Oleanolic Acid as "permitted". Safety rating: EXCELLENT.

Is Oleanolic Acid allowed in the EU?

Oleanolic Acid EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Oleanolic Acid do in cosmetics?

Oleanolic Acid functions as: Skin conditioning, skin protecting (anti-inflammatory, antioxidant). It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 508-02-1 [^1_9].

What is the Margin of Safety for Oleanolic Acid?

adequate 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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