Is Phytosphingosine HCl safe in cosmetics?
Phytosphingosine HCl has a safety rating of "EXCELLENT" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
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Cosmetic Ingredient
Phytosphingosine HCl
INCI: PHYTOSPHINGOSINE HCL
Phytosphingosine HCl (CAS 13552-11-9 (hydrochloride salt of phytosphingosine)) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Skin conditioning, antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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CAS Number
13552-11-9 (hydrochloride salt of phytosphingosine)
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Function
Skin conditioning, antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory
Safety Rating
EXCELLENT
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
FDA permitted for cosmetic use; VCRP-listed; CIR-reviewed (sphingolipids family safe as used)
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Safety Data
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Expert Verdict
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Phytosphingosine HCl allowed in the EU?
Phytosphingosine HCl EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Phytosphingosine HCl do in cosmetics?
Phytosphingosine HCl functions as: Skin conditioning, antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 13552-11-9 (hydrochloride salt of phytosphingosine).
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