Regulatory Status
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Safety Data
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Expert Verdict
Soy allergen flag; origin listed as animal/synthetic/plant — verify plant origin if COSMOS/vegan compliance is needed; hydrolyzed variant exists separately (Hydrolyzed Soybean Palmitate)
Regulatory Flags
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Soybean Palmitate safe in cosmetics?
Soy allergen flag; origin listed as animal/synthetic/plant — verify plant origin if COSMOS/vegan compliance is needed; hydrolyzed variant exists separately (Hydrolyzed Soybean Palmitate) The EU classifies Soybean Palmitate as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.
Is Soybean Palmitate allowed in the EU?
Soybean Palmitate EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Soybean Palmitate do in cosmetics?
Soybean Palmitate functions as: Refatting; Skin conditioning – Emollient. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not assigned (CosIng listing does not provide CAS).
What is the Margin of Safety for Soybean Palmitate?
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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