Regulatory Status
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Safety Data
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Expert Verdict
Must be formulated to be non-irritating per CIR condition. Note penetration enhancement potential — care when co-formulating with ingredients dependent on low absorption for safety.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Butyl Isostearate safe in cosmetics?
Must be formulated to be non-irritating per CIR condition. Note penetration enhancement potential — care when co-formulating with ingredients dependent on low absorption for safety. The EU classifies Butyl Isostearate as "permitted". Safety rating: EXCELLENT.
Is Butyl Isostearate allowed in the EU?
Butyl Isostearate EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Butyl Isostearate do in cosmetics?
Butyl Isostearate functions as: Skin conditioning agent, Emollient. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 94109-07-6.
What is the Margin of Safety for Butyl Isostearate?
not established 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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