Is Stearoptenes safe in cosmetics?
Stearoptenes has a safety rating of "MODERATE" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
Moderate
Cosmetic Ingredient
Stearoptenes
INCI: STEAROPTENES
Stearoptenes (CAS Not specifically assigned (general term for solid/waxy fraction of essential oils)) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Skin conditioning. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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CAS Number
Not specifically assigned (general term for solid/waxy fraction of essential oils)
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Function
Skin conditioning
Safety Rating
MODERATE
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
Not individually regulated; composition depends on source essential oil
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Stearoptenes.
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Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for Stearoptenes.
Regulatory Flags
essential-oil
potential-allergen
ifra_fragrance
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Stearoptenes allowed in the EU?
Stearoptenes EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Stearoptenes do in cosmetics?
Stearoptenes functions as: Skin conditioning. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not specifically assigned (general term for solid/waxy fraction of essential oils).
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