Regulatory Status
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Safety Data
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Expert Verdict
Skin-identical cholesteryl ester analogue with good safety profile confirmed by CIR; widely used up to 8% in leave-on products despite lack of dermal absorption data.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Phytosteryl Macadamiate safe in cosmetics?
Skin-identical cholesteryl ester analogue with good safety profile confirmed by CIR; widely used up to 8% in leave-on products despite lack of dermal absorption data. The EU classifies Phytosteryl Macadamiate as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.
Is Phytosteryl Macadamiate allowed in the EU?
Phytosteryl Macadamiate EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Phytosteryl Macadamiate do in cosmetics?
Phytosteryl Macadamiate functions as: Skin conditioning, Hair conditioning, Emollient, Moisturizing. It is classified as a Emollient in our database.
What is the Margin of Safety for Phytosteryl Macadamiate?
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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