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Isomerized Safflower Acid

A cosmetic ingredient used as oral care, skin conditioning in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.

What is it?

Isomerized Safflower Acid is the end product of the controlled isomerisation of Safflower Acid

What does it do?

Isomerized Safflower Acid is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:

  • Oral care

    used in oral-hygiene products such as toothpaste, mouthwash, and dental gels

  • Skin conditioning

    improves the appearance, feel, and condition of skin

EU regulatory status

Isomerized Safflower Acid is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the European Union under Regulation 1223/2009. It is not subject to a specific Annex restriction at the time of writing.

Frequently asked questions

What is Isomerized Safflower Acid?

Isomerized Safflower Acid is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Isomerized Safflower Acid is the end product of the controlled isomerisation of Safflower Acid

Is Isomerized Safflower Acid allowed in cosmetics in the EU?

Yes. Isomerized Safflower Acid is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.

What does Isomerized Safflower Acid do in cosmetic products?

Isomerized Safflower Acid is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: oral care, skin conditioning.

What is the CAS number of Isomerized Safflower Acid?

The CAS (Chemical Abstracts Service) number for Isomerized Safflower Acid is 121250-47-3.

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Source: EU CosIng database (European Commission). This page is derived from public-sector information published by the European Commission. · Last updated: 15/10/2010