Regulatory Status
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Safety Data
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Expert Verdict
Minimal concerns; verify acetylation completeness (free phytosphingosine is also safe but has different solubility); oil-soluble formulation required ; COSMOS-eligible as nature-identical
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Tetraacetylphytosphingosine safe in cosmetics?
Minimal concerns; verify acetylation completeness (free phytosphingosine is also safe but has different solubility); oil-soluble formulation required ; COSMOS-eligible as nature-identical The EU classifies Tetraacetylphytosphingosine as "permitted". Safety rating: EXCELLENT.
Is Tetraacetylphytosphingosine allowed in the EU?
Tetraacetylphytosphingosine EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Tetraacetylphytosphingosine do in cosmetics?
Tetraacetylphytosphingosine functions as: Skin conditioning, hair conditioning, ceramide precursor (barrier repair, anti-aging, moisturizing). It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 13018-48-9.
What is the Margin of Safety for Tetraacetylphytosphingosine?
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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