Is Lanolin Acid safe in cosmetics?
Lanolin Acid has a safety rating of "GOOD" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
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Cosmetic Ingredient
Lanolin Acid
INCI: LANOLIN ACID
Lanolin Acid (CAS 68424-43-1) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Skin conditioning – emollient; emulsifying agent. 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; emulsifying agent
Safety Rating
GOOD
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
Permitted — CIR Expert Panel concluded safe in present practices of use and concentration (1980; re-reviewed 2003; reopened and reconfirmed 2024)
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Lanolin Acid.
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Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for Lanolin Acid.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Lanolin Acid allowed in the EU?
Lanolin Acid EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Lanolin Acid do in cosmetics?
Lanolin Acid functions as: Skin conditioning – emollient; emulsifying agent. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 68424-43-1.
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