Is Safflower Acid safe in cosmetics?
Safflower Acid has a safety rating of "GOOD" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: restricted.
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Cosmetic Ingredient
Safflower Acid
INCI: SAFFLOWER ACID
Safflower Acid (CAS Not uniquely assigned in CosIng (mixed fatty acid fraction from *Carthamus tinctorius*)) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Skin Conditioning (Emollient). EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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CAS Number
Not uniquely assigned in CosIng (mixed fatty acid fraction from *Carthamus tinctorius*)
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Function
Skin Conditioning (Emollient)
Safety Rating
GOOD
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
restricted
US Notes
CIR: Safflower Oil assessed as safe (1985, Final Report); fatty acid derivative not specifically restricted
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Safflower Acid.
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Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for Safflower Acid.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Safflower Acid allowed in the EU?
Safflower Acid EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Safflower Acid do in cosmetics?
Safflower Acid functions as: Skin Conditioning (Emollient). It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not uniquely assigned in CosIng (mixed fatty acid fraction from *Carthamus tinctorius*).
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