Aleuritic Acid
CAS 6949-98-0
Hexadecanoic acid, 9,10,16-trihydroxy-
Limited Data
Insufficient safety data available. Consider enriching this ingredient.
Details
Description
Hexadecanoic acid, 9,10,16-trihydroxy-
Purpose
Function
Skin Conditioning
Profile
Properties
Silicone
Silicone free
Compliance
Regulatory Status
EU
Permitted
Safety
GOOD
US
Permitted
Absorptionlow
Sensitizationlow
MoSnot established
ConcernLow
Verdict
Naturally derived from shellac with good safety profile; verify origin for COSMOS/ECOCERT compliance claims.
US Note
Not restricted; naturally derived from shellac; also used in food-adjacent applications
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