Arachidic Acid
INCI: ARACHIDIC ACID
CAS 506-30-9 EC 208-031-3
Icosanoic acid
Limited Data
Insufficient safety data available. Consider enriching this ingredient.
Details
Description
Icosanoic acid
Purpose
Function
Cleansing, Opacifying, Surfactant
Profile
Properties
Silicone
Silicone free
Compliance
Regulatory Status
EU
Permitted
Safety
GOOD
US
Permitted
Absorptionlow
Sensitizationlow
MoSadequate
NOAEL2361 mg/kg
ConcernLow
Flags
epa_safer_alternative
Verdict
Unrestricted with strong CIR fatty acid class assessment (2019). High-melting point (~75.5°C), contributes structure and hardness to anhydrous systems. Non-oxidizable.
US Note
CIR: safe when formulated to be non-irritating and non-sensitizing (2019).
Assessment
Ratings
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