Stearic Hydrazide is reported to be used in 17 cosmetic products at concentrations of use of less than 1.0%. Hydrazides and their salts are prohibited for use in cosmetic products by the European Economic Community. The report concludes that the safety of use of Stearic Hydrazide has not been documented and substantiated and that it is not possible to conclude that the ingredient is safe for use in cosmetic products. The report documents the types of safety test data that are needed to substantiate the safety of use of Stearic Hydrazide in cosmetic products.
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