Regulatory Status
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Safety Data
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Expert Verdict
Parent acid is erucic acid (C22:1), which has cardiac toxicity concerns when ingested in large quantities; however, no concern at cosmetic topical use levels due to negligible absorption
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Trierucin safe in cosmetics?
Parent acid is erucic acid (C22:1), which has cardiac toxicity concerns when ingested in large quantities; however, no concern at cosmetic topical use levels due to negligible absorption The EU classifies Trierucin as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.
Is Trierucin allowed in the EU?
Trierucin EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Trierucin do in cosmetics?
Trierucin functions as: Skin Conditioning—Occlusive, Viscosity Increasing Agent. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 2752-99-0.
What is the Margin of Safety for Trierucin?
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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