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SULFURIZED TEA-RICINOLEATE.

Questionable CAS 222721-88-2 / HAIR CONDITIONING

SULFURIZED TEA-RICINOLEATE is a modified castor oil derivative, primarily recognized for its efficacy as a hair conditioning agent. Although found in various cosmetic formulations, including some skincare products, its precise mechanism of action specifically on skin has not been identified by current research.

Summary

Science

Mechanism of Action

The primary identified mechanism of action for SULFURIZED TEA-RICINOLEATE is as a hair conditioning agent, contributing to characteristics such as combability, suppleness, softness, shine, and volume. However, no specific mechanism explaining its direct action or benefits on skin has been elucidated in the available research data.

Research

Clinical Evidence

Low confidence
Effective range N/A
Optimal

N/A

Transparency

Dusting Analysis

Not commonly dusted

The Formula

Formulation

Solubility
Unknown
Optimal pH N/A
0 7 14

Conflicts

  • Nitrosating agents

Safety

Safety Profile

CIR Status
Insufficient data
Sensitization risk Unknown

While the Cosmetic Ingredient Review (CIR) Expert Panel has assessed general Ricinoleates and Ricinus Communis (Castor) Seed Oil as safe, SULFURIZED TEA-RICINOLEATE specifically has 'insufficient data' for a standalone CIR assessment. Conversely, the Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety (SCCS) has evaluated this ingredient, approving its use under specific restrictions detailed in Annex III of the EC Cosmetics Regulation. These restrictions, which may include purity criteria, maximum concentration, or specific product categories, are crucial due to the triethanolamine (TEA) component's potential to form carcinogenic nitrosamines when exposed to nitrosating agents. Therefore, safe use is contingent upon strict adherence to these regulatory limits and purity standards. No specific FDA status was identified.

Your Skin

Skin Compatibility

No Normal
No Dry
No Oily
No Sensitive
Irritancy Unknown
Comedogenicity Unknown

Our Assessment

Verdict

Questionable

For precision skincare formulations, the efficacy of SULFURIZED TEA-RICINOLEATE is questionable due to the absence of an identified mechanism of action on skin and insufficient CIR data for the specific compound, despite its conditional approval by SCCS for general cosmetic use with specific restrictions.

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