Is Tall Oil Sterol safe in cosmetics?
Tall Oil Sterol has a safety rating of "EXCELLENT" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
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Cosmetic Ingredient
Tall Oil Sterol
INCI: TALL OIL STEROL
Tall Oil Sterol (CAS 83-46-5 (β-Sitosterol)) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Emollient, Refatting, Skin Conditioning. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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Function
Emollient, Refatting, Skin Conditioning
Safety Rating
EXCELLENT
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
Safe as used — CIR Phytosterols assessment concluded safe in present practices of use
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Tall Oil Sterol.
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Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for Tall Oil Sterol.
Regulatory Flags
plant-oil
natural-origin
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Tall Oil Sterol allowed in the EU?
Tall Oil Sterol EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Tall Oil Sterol do in cosmetics?
Tall Oil Sterol functions as: Emollient, Refatting, Skin Conditioning. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 83-46-5 (β-Sitosterol).
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