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Emollient

SOY ACID

CAS 68308-53-2 Updated
80

Safety score · 0–100

Good

Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.

About

Soybean-derived fatty acids — a plant-based building block for soaps and emollients. Linoleic acid content is good for the skin barrier.

Function

SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENTSURFACTANT - EMULSIFYINGREFATTING

Skin benefits

  • Natural linoleic-rich fatty acids
  • Soap and emollient feedstock
  • Skin barrier-supportive lipids
  • Plant-derived alternative to animal fats

Known concerns

  • Soy allergen caveat (low topical risk)
  • GMO-source optics
  • Pure structural ingredient

References

EU

EU CosIng database

European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry — regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.

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