Soy Acid

INCI: SOY ACID

CAS Number
68308-53-2
Function
Skin conditioning (emollient), surfactant (emulsifying), refatting agent
Safety Rating
GOOD

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status permitted
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status permitted
US Notes Permitted; CIR reviewed 28 soy-derived ingredients and found 24 of 28 safe as used

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Safety Data

Margin of Safety (MoS)
adequate
Dermal Absorption
moderate
Sensitization
low

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Expert Verdict

โš  Soy allergen labeling โ€” even though fatty acids are protein-free, some jurisdictions and retailers require soy origin disclosure. Verify protein residue <10 ppm if making hypoallergenic claims. Store at -20ยฐC or under nitrogen to prevent oxidative rancidity

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Concern Level: Moderate

Regulatory Flags

potential-allergen epa_safer_alternative

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Soy Acid safe in cosmetics?

โš  Soy allergen labeling โ€” even though fatty acids are protein-free, some jurisdictions and retailers require soy origin disclosure. Verify protein residue <10 ppm if making hypoallergenic claims. Store at -20ยฐC or under nitrogen to prevent oxidative rancidity The EU classifies Soy Acid as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.

Is Soy Acid allowed in the EU?

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

What does Soy Acid do in cosmetics?

Soy Acid functions as: Skin conditioning (emollient), surfactant (emulsifying), refatting agent. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 68308-53-2.

What is the Margin of Safety for Soy 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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