# LANOLIN ACID

URL: https://app.greenveil.ai/ingredients/ingredient_inci_lanolin_acid
Categories: beauty
Functions: Emollient, Emulsifying, Cleansing, Emulsifier, Surfactant, Conditioner
Identifier: DTXSID60892201

> LANOLIN ACID: Used in cosmetics as an emollient, an emulsifier and a cleansing agent. EPA CPDat observed this chemical in 6 composition records across product categories including Personal care. Compiled from 2 published data sources.

## Safety assessment

- Chemical concern: not yet assessed
- Is it a concern? We haven't assessed a concern score for this ingredient yet. It is listed for cosmetic use in the EU.
- Rationale: EPA CPDat observed this chemical in 6 composition records across product categories including Personal care.

## Regulatory status

- EU: Active — Fatty acids, lanolin
- US: commercial use observed — EPA CPDat observed this chemical in 6 composition records across product categories including Personal care. EPA CPDat classifies this chemical for functional uses including Surfactant (surface active agent), Softener and conditioner, Emulsifier.

## Expert safety opinions

- SCCS (EU Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety): no opinion on file.
- CIR (Cosmetic Ingredient Review (US expert panel)): no opinion on file.

## Data sources

- CosIng (updated 2026-09-23): https://ec.europa.eu/growth/tools-databases/cosing/details/34858
- EPA Chemical and Products Database (updated September 2013): https://www.ewg.org/skindeep/product/673265/BeYu_Beauty_Queen_Volume_Mascara%2C_Black_%282016_formulation%29/

_Assessed by Greenveil._