Regulatory Status
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Safety Data
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Expert Verdict
No estrogenic activity in multiple in vitro and in vivo assays. Not genotoxic. Industry should control heavy metal impurities (Pb < 1 ppm, As < 1 ppm). Soy-derived variants: residual soy protein not detectable above ELISA limits but disclose soy origin for allergy labeling
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Phytosterol Esters safe in cosmetics?
No estrogenic activity in multiple in vitro and in vivo assays. Not genotoxic. Industry should control heavy metal impurities (Pb < 1 ppm, As < 1 ppm). Soy-derived variants: residual soy protein not detectable above ELISA limits but disclose soy origin for allergy labeling The EU classifies Phytosterol Esters as "permitted". Safety rating: EXCELLENT.
Is Phytosterol Esters allowed in the EU?
Phytosterol Esters EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Phytosterol Esters do in cosmetics?
Phytosterol Esters functions as: Skin conditioning, hair conditioning, emollient, viscosity increasing agent, skin protectant. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Multiple CAS numbers depending on the specific ester (e.g., Phytosteryl Isostearate, Phytosteryl Oleate, Phytosteryl Macadamiate). The generic "Phytosterol Esters" group does not carry one single CAS.
What is the Margin of Safety for Phytosterol Esters?
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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