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SQUALENE

⚠ EU Restricted

Identification

CAS Number 111-02-4/7683-64-9
EINECS / EC 203-826-1/-
CosIng Ref 78861
Chemical Name 2,6,10,15,19,23-Hexamethyltetracosa-2,6,10,14,18,22-hexaene
Formula C30H50
Mol. Weight 410.7 g/mol

Function & Classification

Primary Function SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT
Secondary Functions HAIR CONDITIONING; SOLVENT

EU Regulatory Status

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⚠ Restricted — EU Reg. 1223/2009 Please consider whether entry 419 of Annex II to the Cosmetics Regulation 1223/2009 is applicable. According to entry 419, category 1 material and Category 2 material as defined in Articles 4 and 5 respectively of Regulation (EC) No 1774/2002, and ingredients derived therefrom are prohibited in cosmetics products. Regulation (EC) No 1774/2002 has been repealed and replaced by Regulation No. 1069/2009. For Category 1 and 2 materials in Regulation No. 1069/2009, please see Article 8 and 9, respectively.

Safety Profile

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Comedogenic Rating: 1/5
Low risk — should be fine for most skin types
Skin Type Compatibility
💧 Acne-Prone ✓ Safe
🍄 Fungal Acne Safe ✓ Safe

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