Is Phytosphingosine Glycolate safe in cosmetics?
Phytosphingosine Glycolate has a safety rating of "GOOD" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
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Cosmetic Ingredient
Phytosphingosine Glycolate
INCI: PHYTOSPHINGOSINE GLYCOLATE
Phytosphingosine Glycolate (CAS Not publicly assigned (salt of CAS 554-62-1 + glycolic acid CAS 79-14-1)) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Skin conditioning. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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CAS Number
Not publicly assigned (salt of CAS 554-62-1 + glycolic acid CAS 79-14-1)
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Function
Skin conditioning
Safety Rating
GOOD
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
FDA permitted for cosmetic use; not specifically restricted
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Phytosphingosine Glycolate.
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Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for Phytosphingosine Glycolate.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Phytosphingosine Glycolate allowed in the EU?
Phytosphingosine Glycolate EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Phytosphingosine Glycolate do in cosmetics?
Phytosphingosine Glycolate functions as: Skin conditioning. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not publicly assigned (salt of CAS 554-62-1 + glycolic acid CAS 79-14-1).
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