Regulatory Status
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Safety Data
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Expert Verdict
None significant. Safe for use in aerosolized products per CIR — particles are not respirable as packaged
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Sodium Ricinoleate safe in cosmetics?
None significant. Safe for use in aerosolized products per CIR — particles are not respirable as packaged The EU classifies Sodium Ricinoleate as "permitted". Safety rating: EXCELLENT.
Is Sodium Ricinoleate allowed in the EU?
Sodium Ricinoleate EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Sodium Ricinoleate do in cosmetics?
Sodium Ricinoleate functions as: Skin conditioning, emulsion stabilizer, surfactant, cleansing. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 5323-95-5.
What is the Margin of Safety for Sodium Ricinoleate?
not established 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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