Is Gondoic Acid safe in cosmetics?
Gondoic Acid has a safety rating of "EXCELLENT" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
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Cosmetic Ingredient
Gondoic Acid
INCI: GONDOIC ACID
Gondoic Acid (CAS 5561-99-9 (cis-11-eicosenoic acid; C20:1 ω-9)) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Hair 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
Safety Rating
EXCELLENT
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
Permitted — covered under CIR review of plant-derived fatty acid oils (safe as used)
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Gondoic Acid.
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Expert Verdict
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Gondoic Acid allowed in the EU?
Gondoic Acid EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Gondoic Acid do in cosmetics?
Gondoic Acid functions as: Hair conditioning. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 5561-99-9 (cis-11-eicosenoic acid; C20:1 ω-9).
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