Tridecyl Erucate

INCI: TRIDECYL ERUCATE

CAS Number
131154-74-0
Function
Skin conditioning agent (emollient) — very light oily feel
Safety Rating
GOOD

Regulatory Status

🇪🇺 EU Status permitted
🇺🇸 US Status permitted
US Notes Permitted; CIR — safe in present practices of use when formulated to be non-irritating (alkyl esters group)

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Safety Data

Margin of Safety (MoS)
adequate
Dermal Absorption
negligible
Sensitization
low

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Expert Verdict

Erucic acid is regulated in food contexts (cardiac lipidosis concern) but no cosmetic-specific concern; may not be in active VCRP use; formulate to be non-irritating

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Concern Level: Moderate

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Tridecyl Erucate safe in cosmetics?

Erucic acid is regulated in food contexts (cardiac lipidosis concern) but no cosmetic-specific concern; may not be in active VCRP use; formulate to be non-irritating The EU classifies Tridecyl Erucate as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.

Is Tridecyl Erucate allowed in the EU?

Tridecyl Erucate EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Tridecyl Erucate do in cosmetics?

Tridecyl Erucate functions as: Skin conditioning agent (emollient) — very light oily feel. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 131154-74-0.

What is the Margin of Safety for Tridecyl Erucate?

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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