Safety Assessment of Fatty Acids and Fatty Acid Salts as Used in Cosmetics

What was studied

Panel judged described cosmetic uses safe when formulated to be non-irritating and non-sensitizing, potentially determined by QRA. Group read-across and dated use levels. Concentrated free acid can be corrosive in animal testing; conclusion is conditional formulation safety, not efficacy.

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