Regulatory Status
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Safety Data
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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
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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