Rice Bran Acid

INCI: RICE BRAN ACID [^1_11]

CAS Number
68553-81-1 (associated with rice bran oil fatty acid derivatives) [^1_11]
Function
Surfactant–cleansing, emulsifying (fatty acid fraction from Oryza Sativa bran) [^1_11]
Safety Rating
GOOD

Regulatory Status

🇪🇺 EU Status permitted
🇺🇸 US Status permitted
US Notes Permitted for cosmetic use; no restrictions [^1_11]

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Safety Data

Margin of Safety (MoS)
adequate
Dermal Absorption
low
Sensitization
none

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Expert Verdict

May contain trace levels of oryzanol and wax; oxidative stability concerns — monitor peroxide values in storage. Rice bran fatty acids can be comedogenic at higher concentrations in some skin types [^1_11]

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Concern Level: Low

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Rice Bran Acid safe in cosmetics?

May contain trace levels of oryzanol and wax; oxidative stability concerns — monitor peroxide values in storage. Rice bran fatty acids can be comedogenic at higher concentrations in some skin types [^1_11] The EU classifies Rice Bran Acid as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.

Is Rice Bran Acid allowed in the EU?

Rice Bran Acid EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Rice Bran Acid do in cosmetics?

Rice Bran Acid functions as: Surfactant–cleansing, emulsifying (fatty acid fraction from Oryza Sativa bran) [^1_11]. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 68553-81-1 (associated with rice bran oil fatty acid derivatives) [^1_11].

What is the Margin of Safety for Rice Bran Acid?

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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