Is Sebacic Acid safe in cosmetics?
Sebacic Acid has a safety rating of "EXCELLENT" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
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Cosmetic Ingredient
Sebacic Acid
INCI: SEBACIC ACID [^1_5]
Sebacic Acid (CAS 111-20-6 [^1_5]) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Buffering Agent, Masking Agent [^1_6]. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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Function
Buffering Agent, Masking Agent [^1_6]
Safety Rating
EXCELLENT
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
CIR reviewed; safe as used in present practices and concentrations [^1_7][^1_8]
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Sebacic Acid.
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Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for Sebacic Acid.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Sebacic Acid allowed in the EU?
Sebacic Acid EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Sebacic Acid do in cosmetics?
Sebacic Acid functions as: Buffering Agent, Masking Agent [^1_6]. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 111-20-6 [^1_5].
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