Good Cosmetic Ingredient

Raffinose Myristate

INCI: RAFFINOSE MYRISTATE

CAS Number
91433-10-2
Function
Skin conditioning (emollient), emulsifying agent (surfactant)
Safety Rating
GOOD

Regulatory Status

🇪🇺 EU Status permitted
🇺🇸 US Status restricted
US Notes Not specifically restricted; CIR Expert Panel concluded safe as used in cosmetics

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Safety Data

Margin of Safety (MoS)
adequate
Dermal Absorption
low
Sensitization
low

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Expert Verdict

Not currently reported to be in cosmetic use; note that Sucrose Laurate and Sucrose Myristate have demonstrated penetration enhancement properties for certain drugs — formulators should be aware of potential interactions with active pharmaceutical ingredients in combination products

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Concern Level: Low

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Raffinose Myristate safe in cosmetics?

Not currently reported to be in cosmetic use; note that Sucrose Laurate and Sucrose Myristate have demonstrated penetration enhancement properties for certain drugs — formulators should be aware of potential interactions with active pharmaceutical ingredients in combination products The EU classifies Raffinose Myristate as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.

Is Raffinose Myristate allowed in the EU?

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

What does Raffinose Myristate do in cosmetics?

Raffinose Myristate functions as: Skin conditioning (emollient), emulsifying agent (surfactant). It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 91433-10-2.

What is the Margin of Safety for Raffinose Myristate?

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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