Is Erucyl Erucate safe in cosmetics?
Erucyl Erucate has a safety rating of "EXCELLENT" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
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Cosmetic Ingredient
Erucyl Erucate
Also known as: 13-Docosenoic acid, 13-docosenyl ester, (Z)-Docos-13-enyl (Z)-docos-13-enoate, EINECS 248-587-4
INCI: ERUCYL ERUCATE
Erucyl Erucate (CAS 27640-89-7) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Skin conditioning — emollient; lubricant. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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Function
Skin conditioning — emollient; lubricant
Safety Rating
EXCELLENT
Chemistry & Identifiers
IUPAC Name
[(Z)-docos-13-enyl] (Z)-docos-13-enoate
InChIKey
BZUVPTAFNJMPEZ-CLFAGFIQSA-N
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
Permitted — not specifically restricted under 21 CFR; CIR concluded safe as used
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Erucyl Erucate.
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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 Erucyl Erucate.
Known Synonyms
13-Docosenoic acid, 13-docosenyl ester
(Z)-Docos-13-enyl (Z)-docos-13-enoate
EINECS 248-587-4
Chemical Function
Softener and conditioner
Regulatory Lists
Canada; Personal care; Substances in PCP - Canada (4/2014)
Australian Status
AICIS status: listed
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Erucyl Erucate allowed in the EU?
Erucyl Erucate EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Erucyl Erucate do in cosmetics?
Erucyl Erucate functions as: Skin conditioning — emollient; lubricant. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 27640-89-7.
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