Regulatory Status
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Safety Data
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Toxicological Studies
10 study endpoints found for Tall Oil Acid. NOAEL (No Observed Adverse Effect Level) values are used to calculate the Margin of Safety per SCCS methodology.
| Endpoint | Value | Route | Species | Study Type | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NOAEL | >=1000 mg/kg bw/day | oral | rat | oral | REACH |
| NOAEL | >=1000 mg/kg bw/day | oral | rat | oral | REACH |
| NOAEL | >=1000 mg/kg bw/day | oral | rat | oral | REACH |
| NOAEL | >=25 other | oral | rat | oral | REACH |
| NOAEL | >=500 mg/kg bw/day | oral | rat | oral | REACH |
| NOAEL | >=750 mg/kg bw/day | oral | rat | oral | REACH |
| NOAEL | >=12500 mg/kg bw/day | oral | rat | oral | REACH |
| NOAEL | >=25 other | oral | rat | oral | REACH |
| NOAEL | >=1000 mg/kg bw/day | oral | rat | oral | REACH |
| NOEL | 1000 mg/kg bw/day | oral | rat | oral | REACH |
Expert Verdict
Essentially a purified tall oil fatty acid (≥70% oleic acid). Minimal concerns at typical cosmetic use levels. Skin/eye irritation possible at high concentrations
Regulatory Flags
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Tall Oil Acid safe in cosmetics?
Essentially a purified tall oil fatty acid (≥70% oleic acid). Minimal concerns at typical cosmetic use levels. Skin/eye irritation possible at high concentrations The EU classifies Tall Oil Acid as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD. 10 toxicological study endpoint(s) are available in our database.
Is Tall Oil Acid allowed in the EU?
Tall Oil Acid EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Tall Oil Acid do in cosmetics?
Tall Oil Acid functions as: Surfactant, cleansing agent, emulsifying agent. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 61790-12-3.
What is the Margin of Safety for Tall Oil 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.
What is the NOAEL for Tall Oil Acid?
The NOAEL (No Observed Adverse Effect Level) for Tall Oil Acid is >=1000 mg/kg bw/day based on a oral study via oral route in rat. A total of 10 study endpoints are available. Source: REACH.
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