Moderate Cosmetic Ingredient

Retinyl Tallate

INCI: RETINYL TALLATE [^1_20]

CAS Number
Not individually assigned [^1_20]
Function
Skin Conditioning [^1_20]
Safety Rating
MODERATE

Regulatory Status

🇪🇺 EU Status permitted
🇺🇸 US Status permitted
US Notes Permitted for cosmetic use; no individual assessment

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Safety Data

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

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Expert Verdict

Tall oil origin — may contain rosin/colophony derivatives which are EU-listed contact allergens (Colophonium is Annex III, entry 221 restricted in some applications). Verify tall oil fatty acid purity to exclude abietic acid/rosin acid contamination. Not typical for COSMOS/ECOCERT certification due to pulp industry origin.

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Concern Level: Moderate

Regulatory Flags

potential-allergen

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Retinyl Tallate safe in cosmetics?

Tall oil origin — may contain rosin/colophony derivatives which are EU-listed contact allergens (Colophonium is Annex III, entry 221 restricted in some applications). Verify tall oil fatty acid purity to exclude abietic acid/rosin acid contamination. Not typical for COSMOS/ECOCERT certification due to pulp industry origin. The EU classifies Retinyl Tallate as "permitted". Safety rating: MODERATE.

Is Retinyl Tallate allowed in the EU?

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

What does Retinyl Tallate do in cosmetics?

Retinyl Tallate functions as: Skin Conditioning [^1_20]. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not individually assigned [^1_20].

What is the Margin of Safety for Retinyl Tallate?

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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