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Safety Data
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Expert Verdict
Contains <2% free retinol and <2% retinyl acetate as residuals [^1_19]. Bio-based content 47% [^1_19]. Light sensitive. 84625-38-7 = sunflower seed oil fatty acids CAS — ensure COSMOS/ECOCERT compliance for the GEM™ manufacturing process if claiming natural/organic.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Retinyl Sunflowerseedate safe in cosmetics?
Contains <2% free retinol and <2% retinyl acetate as residuals [^1_19]. Bio-based content 47% [^1_19]. Light sensitive. 84625-38-7 = sunflower seed oil fatty acids CAS — ensure COSMOS/ECOCERT compliance for the GEM™ manufacturing process if claiming natural/organic. The EU classifies Retinyl Sunflowerseedate as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.
Is Retinyl Sunflowerseedate allowed in the EU?
Retinyl Sunflowerseedate EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Retinyl Sunflowerseedate do in cosmetics?
Retinyl Sunflowerseedate functions as: Skin Conditioning, Anti-aging, Antioxidant [^1_19][^1_18]. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Listed as 68-26-8; 84625-38-7 (component CAS numbers per Eastman) [^1_17].
What is the Margin of Safety for Retinyl Sunflowerseedate?
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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