Food use
Food-use source coverage is present in the current record.
The ingredient appears in food-oriented source coverage or allowed-use references, which makes food use easier to support than a context with no domain signal at all.
- beauty
- cleaning
- food
- industrial
Squalane
CAS 111-01-3
Biocide · Humectant · Softener and conditioner
Concern score
Not assessed — no hazard data yet.
Why it's flagged
EPA CPDat observed this chemical in 3237 composition records across product categories including Food and drug, Personal care, Construction.
Regulation
No restrictions found. Squalane appears in these published regulatory listings.
- commercial_presence
- consumer_product_presence
- cpdat_category:beauty|cleaning|pharma|food|industrial
- currently_marketed_ndc
- definition_level:complete
- definition_type:primary
- inactive_ingredient_database
- ingredient_type:ingredient substance
USFDAinactive ingredient database5 entries — 2 administration routes
- Route: ORAL; Dosage form: POWDER; Potency: 0.02 mgSource →
- Route: TOPICAL; Dosage form: AEROSOL, FOAM; Potency: 2.23 %w/wSource →
- Route: TOPICAL; Dosage form: CREAM; Potency: 6 %w/wSource →
- Route: TOPICAL; Dosage form: CREAM, AUGMENTED; Maximum daily exposure: 120 mgSource →
- Route: TOPICAL; Dosage form: SOLUTION; Potency: 1 %w/wSource →
USEPAcommercial use observedEPA CPDat observed this chemical in 3237 composition records across product categories including Food and drug, Personal care, Construction. EPA CPDat classifies this chemical for functional uses including Softener and conditioner, refatting, Biocide.
- EPA CPDat observed this chemical in 3237 composition records across product categories including Food and drug, Personal care, Construction. EPA CPDat classifies this chemical for functional uses including Softener and conditioner, refatting, Biocide.Source →
USFDAmarketed drug occurrenceFDA NDC lists this ingredient in 3 active drug products and 4 total products.
- FDA NDC lists this ingredient in 3 active drug products and 4 total products.Source →
USFDAlisted in openFDA substanceopenFDA substance registry classifies this ingredient as chemical.
- openFDA substance registry classifies this ingredient as chemical.Source →
Evidence
No graded sources yet for Squalane. We publish evidence only once a source is linked and reviewed — this ingredient is in the catalog, but has not been assessed.
Allergen profile
Canonical allergen markers detected on this ingredient. Each row is derived from the ingredient’s name or synonyms matching a known allergen class — useful when scanning a label for a specific allergy context.
- DairyContains · Oral (ingested)
Source: chemindex_name_match
Suitability
Context-specific fit derived from published classifications and the current ingredient evidence profile.
Good fit
Fragrance avoidance
No fragrance-linked caution surfaced in the current profile.
This ingredient does not currently read as a fragrance-linked driver in the published evidence and hazard profile.
Where it appears
Prevalence of Squalane in our catalog (epa_cpdat).
Products
3,237
Brands
6
Food and drugPersonal careConstructionBatteries
Typical roles
BiocideHumectantSoftener and conditionerRefatting
Found in these products
- CeraVe Hydraterende Schuimende ReinigingsolieCeraVe · BeautyMinor
- Limpiador, exfoliante y mascarilla arcilla blancaLOGOCOS NaturkosmetikMinor
- Crème réparatrice protectrice Mains sèches et irritéesLaboratoire DermophilMinor
- 8809634610034NiancinamideModerate
- Crème protectrice visageCorine de Farme · SuncareMinor
- TOLERIANE SENSITIVE RICHELa Roche-Posay · BodyMinor
- 071661009749Fruit of the Earth
- Sérum facial reparador Micro CápsulasDeliplus · Cosmetic ProductsHigh
- lait nourrissant réparateur corps NutritiveEau Thermale Jonzac,Léa Nature · BodyLow
- Retinol 1% in SqualaneOrdinaryHigh
- Ultra Facial Creaml-oreal, l-oreal-luxe, kiehl-s · FaceCritical
- Dr.Althea 147 Barrier Cream 50mlDr. Althea · BeautyHigh
- Diadermine Lift+ Nourrissant Nachtcrèmehenkel, diadermine · BeautyModerate
- Sundance Kids 50 SonnenmilchSundance,dm · SuncareMinor
- HAPPYSOYHappysoy · DuftkerzeMinor
- VITACosmetic ProductsLow
- Toleriane Dermallergo FluidLa Roche-PosayLow
- EUCERINMinor
- Protien iced teaChike · Beverages And Beverages PreparationsHigh
- australian gold botanical sunscreen tinted 50Low
- Ultimate Strength Hand SalveKiehl's · Hand CreamHigh
- Fruit of earthFruit of the earth · Non Food ProductsHigh
- Hand and Body CreamTrader Joe's · BodyMinor
- Coconut and Vanilla LotionNative · Non Food ProductsMinor
Often appears with
Ingredients that frequently appear alongside Squalane in the catalog.