Is Ceramide 1 A safe in cosmetics?
Ceramide 1 A has a safety rating of "MODERATE" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
Moderate
Cosmetic Ingredient
Ceramide 1 A
Also known as: 9,12-octadecadienoic acid, 27-[[2,3-dihydroxy-1-(hydroxymethyl)heptadecyl]amino]-27-oxoheptacosyl ester, [1S-[1R*(9Z,12Z),2R*,3S*]]-, 1,3,4-Octadecanetriol, 2-linolenoylheptacosamide, Linoleoyloxyheptacosanoyl-C18-phytosphingosine
INCI: CERAMIDE 1 A
Ceramide 1 A (CAS 179186-48-2) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Hair conditioning; skin conditioning. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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Function
Hair conditioning; skin conditioning
Safety Rating
MODERATE
Chemistry & Identifiers
IUPAC Name
[27-oxo-27-[[(2S,3S,4R)-1,3,4-trihydroxyoctadecan-2-yl]amino]heptacosyl] (9Z,12Z)-octadeca-9,12-dienoate
InChIKey
RBBHGNBWKGCPAF-XEKXCHJCSA-N
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
Allowed. Reported in FDA VCRP data in eye lotions (5 products), mascara (3 products), foundations (3 products), and other product categories
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Ceramide 1 A.
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Function Categories & List Membership
Cosmetic/Chemical Function Categories
Softener and conditioner
Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for Ceramide 1 A.
Regulatory Flags
potential-allergen
natural-origin
Known Synonyms
9,12-octadecadienoic acid, 27-[[2,3-dihydroxy-1-(hydroxymethyl)heptadecyl]amino]-27-oxoheptacosyl ester, [1S-[1R*(9Z,12Z),2R*,3S*]]-
1,3,4-Octadecanetriol, 2-linolenoylheptacosamide
Linoleoyloxyheptacosanoyl-C18-phytosphingosine
Chemical Function
Softener and conditioner
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Ceramide 1 A allowed in the EU?
Ceramide 1 A EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Ceramide 1 A do in cosmetics?
Ceramide 1 A functions as: Hair conditioning; skin conditioning. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 179186-48-2.
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