Regulatory Status
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Safety Data
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Expert Verdict
None significant. Oleyl alcohol is on some older sensitizer watch lists but is not classified as a sensitizer under EU Cosmetics Regulation at cosmetic concentrations
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Shea Butter Oleyl Esters safe in cosmetics?
None significant. Oleyl alcohol is on some older sensitizer watch lists but is not classified as a sensitizer under EU Cosmetics Regulation at cosmetic concentrations The EU classifies Shea Butter Oleyl Esters as "permitted". Safety rating: EXCELLENT.
Is Shea Butter Oleyl Esters allowed in the EU?
Shea Butter Oleyl Esters EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Shea Butter Oleyl Esters do in cosmetics?
Shea Butter Oleyl Esters functions as: Skin conditioning agent; medium-viscosity emollient with slow-spreading, velvety skin feel. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not publicly assigned (transesterification product; no single CAS in major databases).
What is the Margin of Safety for Shea Butter Oleyl Esters?
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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