Tall Oil Sterol

INCI: TALL OIL STEROL

CAS Number
83-46-5 (β-Sitosterol)
Function
Emollient, Refatting, Skin Conditioning
Safety Rating
EXCELLENT

Regulatory Status

🇪🇺 EU Status permitted
🇺🇸 US Status permitted
US Notes Safe as used — CIR Phytosterols assessment concluded safe in present practices of use

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Safety Data

Margin of Safety (MoS)
adequate
Dermal Absorption
low
Sensitization
none

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Expert Verdict

None significant; plant-derived sterol with well-established safety; CAS linked to β-Sitosterol

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Concern Level: None

Regulatory Flags

plant-oil natural-origin

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Tall Oil Sterol safe in cosmetics?

None significant; plant-derived sterol with well-established safety; CAS linked to β-Sitosterol The EU classifies Tall Oil Sterol as "permitted". Safety rating: EXCELLENT.

Is Tall Oil Sterol allowed in the EU?

Tall Oil Sterol EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Tall Oil Sterol do in cosmetics?

Tall Oil Sterol functions as: Emollient, Refatting, Skin Conditioning. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 83-46-5 (β-Sitosterol).

What is the Margin of Safety for Tall Oil Sterol?

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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