Is Adeps Bovis safe in cosmetics?
Adeps Bovis has a safety rating of "GOOD" in our database. EU status: restricted. US status: permitted.
Good
Cosmetic Ingredient
Adeps Bovis
Also known as: EINECS 263-099-1, Sebum ovile, UNII-98HPY76U4W, ET 8715
INCI: ADEPS BOVIS
Adeps Bovis (CAS 61789-97-7) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Skin conditioning agent and emollient. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: restricted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database. Same-CAS public records also appear in food safety data.
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Auto-generated CPSR Part A draft with source citations
Function
Skin conditioning agent and emollient
Safety Rating
GOOD
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
restricted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
Permitted with no specific FDA restriction for cosmetic tallow. CIR has reviewed tallow-derived ingredients as safe.
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Adeps Bovis.
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Function Categories & List Membership
Cosmetic/Chemical Function Categories
Film former
Softener and conditioner
Surfactant (surface active agent)
Regulatory List Membership (2)
EU Regulated in Personal Care
FDA Substances Added to Food (EAFUS)
Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for Adeps Bovis.
Regulatory Flags
fda_food_additive
Known Synonyms
EINECS 263-099-1
Sebum ovile
UNII-98HPY76U4W
ET 8715
Chemical Function
Softener and conditioner
Surfactant (surface active agent)
Film former
Regulatory Lists
Europe; Personal care
inert_ingredient; Pesticides
inert_ingredient; non_food_use; Pesticides
Journal of Chemical Engineering & Process Technology
Cleaning products and household care; Europe
food_additive; Substances Added to Food (formerly EAFUS) (2/2019)
Australian Status
AICIS status: listed
Cross-Vertical Safety Context
Same-CAS public records found in food safety data.
SOURCE
EFSA / FDA GRAS
food_additives
Food Safety Data
Same-CAS food additive or FDA GRAS records from the core public database.
Food Name
Beef Tallow
Food Category
oils_fats
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Adeps Bovis allowed in the EU?
Adeps Bovis EU regulatory status: restricted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Adeps Bovis do in cosmetics?
Adeps Bovis functions as: Skin conditioning agent and emollient. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 61789-97-7.
Is Adeps Bovis used outside cosmetics?
Adeps Bovis also appears in food safety data. The cross-vertical cards on this page render same-CAS public rows from the matched databases.
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