Is Phytosterol Esters safe in cosmetics?
Phytosterol Esters has a safety rating of "EXCELLENT" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
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Cosmetic Ingredient
Phytosterol Esters
INCI: PHYTOSTEROL ESTERS
Phytosterol Esters (CAS Multiple CAS numbers depending on the specific ester (e.g., Phytosteryl Isostearate, Phytosteryl Oleate, Phytosteryl Macadamiate). The generic "Phytosterol Esters" group does not carry one single CAS) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Skin conditioning, hair conditioning, emollient, viscosity increasing agent,. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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CAS Number
Multiple CAS numbers depending on the specific ester (e.g., Phytosteryl Isostearate, Phytosteryl Oleate, Phytosteryl Macadamiate). The generic "Phytosterol Esters" group does not carry one single CAS
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Function
Skin conditioning, hair conditioning, emollient, viscosity increasing agent, skin protectant
Safety Rating
EXCELLENT
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
CIR: Safe as used (Final Report, January 2014). Panel reviewed 26 phytosterol ingredients and concluded they are safe at current use concentrations (up to 8% in leave-on products)
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Phytosterol Esters.
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Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for Phytosterol Esters.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Phytosterol Esters allowed in the EU?
Phytosterol Esters EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Phytosterol Esters do in cosmetics?
Phytosterol Esters functions as: Skin conditioning, hair conditioning, emollient, viscosity increasing agent, skin protectant. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Multiple CAS numbers depending on the specific ester (e.g., Phytosteryl Isostearate, Phytosteryl Oleate, Phytosteryl Macadamiate). The generic "Phytosterol Esters" group does not carry one single CAS.
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