Is Linseed Acid safe in cosmetics?
Linseed Acid has a safety rating of "MODERATE" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
Moderate
Cosmetic Ingredient
Linseed Acid
Also known as: EINECS 270-304-8, Linseed oil, acidulated, Linseed oil fatty acids
INCI: LINSEED ACID
Linseed Acid (CAS 68424-45-3) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Cleansing, Skin Conditioning (Emollient), Surfactant-Cleansing,. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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Function
Cleansing, Skin Conditioning (Emollient), Surfactant-Cleansing, Surfactant-Emulsifying
Safety Rating
MODERATE
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
Allowed - no prohibition or restriction
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Linseed Acid.
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Function Categories & List Membership
Cosmetic/Chemical Function Categories
Cleaning agent
Emulsifier
Fragrance
Softener and conditioner
Surfactant (surface active agent)
Regulatory List Membership (2)
IFRA Fragrance Transparency List
FDA Indirect Food Contact Additives
Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for Linseed Acid.
Regulatory Flags
ifra_fragrance
Known Synonyms
EINECS 270-304-8
Linseed oil, acidulated
Linseed oil fatty acids
Chemical Function
Surfactant (surface active agent)
Softener and conditioner
Emulsifier
Cleaning agent
Fragrance
Regulatory Lists
IFRA Transparency
inert_ingredient; non_food_use; Pesticides
Indirect additives food contact (10/2018)
Australian Status
AICIS status: listed
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Linseed Acid allowed in the EU?
Linseed Acid EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Linseed Acid do in cosmetics?
Linseed Acid functions as: Cleansing, Skin Conditioning (Emollient), Surfactant-Cleansing, Surfactant-Emulsifying. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 68424-45-3.
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