Is Oleyl Linoleate safe in cosmetics?
Oleyl Linoleate has a safety rating of "EXCELLENT" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
EXCELLENT
Cosmetic Ingredient
Oleyl Linoleate
INCI: OLEYL LINOLEATE
Oleyl Linoleate (CAS 17514-67-5) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Emollient, skin conditioning. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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Function
Emollient, skin conditioning
Editorial assessment
EXCELLENT
Preliminary editorial note — not a computed safety verdict.
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
Permitted. CIR assessed alkyl esters broadly as safe in cosmetics.
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Oleyl Linoleate.
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Editorial summary
Preliminary editorial summary for Oleyl Linoleate — not a computed safety verdict. See the sourced toxicological data above.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Oleyl Linoleate allowed in the EU?
Oleyl Linoleate EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Oleyl Linoleate do in cosmetics?
Oleyl Linoleate functions as: Emollient, skin conditioning. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 17514-67-5.
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