Phytosteryl Linoleate

INCI: PHYTOSTERYL LINOLEATE

CAS Number
Not assigned (multi-component mixture)
Function
Skin conditioning, hair conditioning, emollient
Safety Rating
EXCELLENT

Regulatory Status

🇪🇺 EU Status permitted
🇺🇸 US Status permitted
US Notes CIR: safe as used (2014, group assessment); not on FDA prohibited/restricted list

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Safety Data

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

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Expert Verdict

No VCRP use/concentration data reported. Linoleic acid component not separately CIR-reviewed but GRAS for food. Oxidation-prone: protect from heat/light/air (degrades >100°C with O₂).

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Concern Level: None

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Phytosteryl Linoleate safe in cosmetics?

No VCRP use/concentration data reported. Linoleic acid component not separately CIR-reviewed but GRAS for food. Oxidation-prone: protect from heat/light/air (degrades >100°C with O₂). The EU classifies Phytosteryl Linoleate as "permitted". Safety rating: EXCELLENT.

Is Phytosteryl Linoleate allowed in the EU?

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

What does Phytosteryl Linoleate do in cosmetics?

Phytosteryl Linoleate functions as: Skin conditioning, hair conditioning, emollient. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not assigned (multi-component mixture).

What is the Margin of Safety for Phytosteryl Linoleate?

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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