Regulatory Status
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Safety Data
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Expert Verdict
Must ensure full refining history documentation per EU requirements; MOAH (mineral oil aromatic hydrocarbons) contamination risk if improperly refined; not compatible with COSMOS/ECOCERT natural certification
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Synthetic Petrolatum safe in cosmetics?
Must ensure full refining history documentation per EU requirements; MOAH (mineral oil aromatic hydrocarbons) contamination risk if improperly refined; not compatible with COSMOS/ECOCERT natural certification The EU classifies Synthetic Petrolatum as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.
Is Synthetic Petrolatum allowed in the EU?
Synthetic Petrolatum EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Synthetic Petrolatum do in cosmetics?
Synthetic Petrolatum functions as: Skin Conditioning, Viscosity Controlling. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 8009-03-8 (shared with petrolatum class).
What is the Margin of Safety for Synthetic Petrolatum?
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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