Is Shark Liver Oil safe in cosmetics?
Shark Liver Oil has a safety rating of "GOOD" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
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Cosmetic Ingredient
Shark Liver Oil
Also known as: EINECS 273-616-2
INCI: SHARK LIVER OIL
Shark Liver Oil (CAS 68990-63-6) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Skin conditioning, skin protecting, solvent. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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Function
Skin conditioning, skin protecting, solvent
Safety Rating
GOOD
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
Permitted as cosmetic ingredient; also used in some OTC drug products
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Shark Liver Oil.
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Function Categories & List Membership
Cosmetic/Chemical Function Categories
Humectant
Softener and conditioner
Solvent
Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for Shark Liver Oil.
Regulatory Flags
plant-oil
natural-origin
Known Synonyms
EINECS 273-616-2
Chemical Function
Solvent
Humectant
Softener and conditioner
Regulatory Lists
Canada; Personal care; Substances in PCP - Canada (4/2014)
Canada; pharmaceutical
Australian Status
AICIS status: listed
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Shark Liver Oil allowed in the EU?
Shark Liver Oil EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Shark Liver Oil do in cosmetics?
Shark Liver Oil functions as: Skin conditioning, skin protecting, solvent. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 68990-63-6.
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