Is Butter Decyl Esters safe in cosmetics?
Butter Decyl Esters has a safety rating of "GOOD" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
GOOD
Cosmetic Ingredient
Butter Decyl Esters
INCI: BUTTER DECYL ESTERS
Butter Decyl Esters (CAS No single CAS assigned (varies by source butter; e.g., Shea Butter Decyl Esters has no unique CAS)) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Skin conditioning agent (emollient). EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
CAS Number
No single CAS assigned (varies by source butter; e.g., Shea Butter Decyl Esters has no unique CAS)
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Function
Skin conditioning agent (emollient)
Editorial assessment
GOOD
Preliminary editorial note — not a computed safety verdict.
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
Adequate (class-based); no individual MoS study identified
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Butter Decyl Esters.
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Editorial summary
Preliminary editorial summary for Butter Decyl Esters — not a computed safety verdict. See the sourced toxicological data above.
Regulatory Flags
natural-origin
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Butter Decyl Esters allowed in the EU?
Butter Decyl Esters EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Butter Decyl Esters do in cosmetics?
Butter Decyl Esters functions as: Skin conditioning agent (emollient). It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: No single CAS assigned (varies by source butter; e.g., Shea Butter Decyl Esters has no unique CAS).
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