Benzyl Laurate/Myristate/Palmitate

INCI: BENZYL LAURATE/MYRISTATE/PALMITATE

CAS Number
Mixture — no single CAS (individual components: 140-25-0 / 31152-51-5 / 4630-07-3)
Function
Skin Conditioning (Emollient); Solvent
Safety Rating
GOOD

Regulatory Status

🇪🇺 EU Status permitted
🇺🇸 US Status permitted
US Notes Permitted; individual ester components not restricted

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Safety Data

Margin of Safety (MoS)
adequate
Dermal Absorption
low
Sensitization
low

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Expert Verdict

Document ratio of laurate/myristate/palmitate from supplier CoA; assess each component individually if required by Responsible Person.

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Concern Level: Low

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Benzyl Laurate/Myristate/Palmitate safe in cosmetics?

Document ratio of laurate/myristate/palmitate from supplier CoA; assess each component individually if required by Responsible Person. The EU classifies Benzyl Laurate/Myristate/Palmitate as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.

Is Benzyl Laurate/Myristate/Palmitate allowed in the EU?

Benzyl Laurate/Myristate/Palmitate EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Benzyl Laurate/Myristate/Palmitate do in cosmetics?

Benzyl Laurate/Myristate/Palmitate functions as: Skin Conditioning (Emollient); Solvent. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Mixture — no single CAS (individual components: 140-25-0 / 31152-51-5 / 4630-07-3).

What is the Margin of Safety for Benzyl Laurate/Myristate/Palmitate?

adequate The Margin of Safety (MoS) is calculated using SCCS methodology. A MoS above 100 is generally considered safe. Use the MoS Calculator tool to calculate MoS for your specific formulation and product category.

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