Is Retinyl Linoleate safe in cosmetics?
Retinyl Linoleate has a safety rating of "MODERATE" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
Retinyl Linoleate
Also known as: Retinol, 9,12-octadecadienoate, (Z,Z)-, UNII-61911N8D6W
INCI: RETINYL LINOLEATE
Retinyl Linoleate (CAS 631-89-0) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Skin conditioning, anti-aging, brightening. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted, max 0.05% RE body lotions, 0.3% RE other products. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
Function
Skin conditioning, anti-aging, brightening
Editorial assessment
MODERATE
Preliminary editorial note — not a computed safety verdict.
Chemistry & Identifiers
IUPAC Name
[(2E,4E,6E,8E)-3,7-dimethyl-9-(2,6,6-trimethylcyclohexen-1-yl)nona-2,4,6,8-tetraenyl] (9Z,12Z)-octadeca-9,12-dienoate
InChIKey
XJKITIOIYQCXQR-SCUNHAKFSA-N
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
EU Max Conc.
0.05% RE body lotions, 0.3% RE other products
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
No specific FDA restriction. CIR concluded retinyl palmitate and retinol safe in 1987. Retinyl linoleate considered for CIR re-assessment in 2012.
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Retinyl Linoleate.
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Dermal Penetration Profile
Skin absorption and penetration characteristics of Retinyl Linoleate, relevant to systemic exposure and MoS calculations.
Absorption %
0.5-2%
Penetration Level
stratum-corneum
Penetration Depth
stratum corneum
Molecular Weight
665.1 Da
Log P
16.8
Systemic Absorption
minimal
Topical Bioavailability
0.2-1%
Safety Margin Factor
minimal
Vehicle Dependent
Yes — absorption varies by formulation
Source: Cosmetic Science
Function Categories & List Membership
Cosmetic/Chemical Function Categories
Softener and conditioner
Editorial summary
Preliminary editorial summary for Retinyl Linoleate — not a computed safety verdict. See the sourced toxicological data above.
Regulatory Flags
Restricted
Known Synonyms
Retinol, 9,12-octadecadienoate, (Z,Z)-
UNII-61911N8D6W
Chemical Function
Softener and conditioner
Australian Status
AICIS status: listed_with_terms
Assessment: This chemical has been assessed as a component of dermal cosmetic products at concentrations no more than 0.1%. This chemical is not to be used in topical products intended for the eye.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Retinyl Linoleate allowed in the EU?
Retinyl Linoleate EU regulatory status: permitted. Maximum allowed concentration: 0.05% RE body lotions, 0.3% RE other products. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Retinyl Linoleate do in cosmetics?
Retinyl Linoleate functions as: Skin conditioning, anti-aging, brightening. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 631-89-0.
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