Butyl Oleate

INCI: BUTYL OLEATE

CAS Number
142-77-8
Function
Emollient, masking, skin conditioning
Safety Rating
GOOD

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status permitted
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status permitted
US Notes Likely adequate โ€” supported by read-across from oleate ester class

For full compliance data across 55 jurisdictions, use the Substance Compliance tool.

Safety Data

Margin of Safety (MoS)
not established
Dermal Absorption
moderate
Sensitization
low

Calculate MoS for your specific formulation with the MoS Calculator.

Expert Verdict

Oleic acid hydrolysis product enhances percutaneous penetration of co-formulated actives; must be considered in CPSR when combined with restricted or active ingredients.

โš ๏ธ
Concern Level: Moderate

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Butyl Oleate safe in cosmetics?

Oleic acid hydrolysis product enhances percutaneous penetration of co-formulated actives; must be considered in CPSR when combined with restricted or active ingredients. The EU classifies Butyl Oleate as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.

Is Butyl Oleate allowed in the EU?

Butyl Oleate EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Butyl Oleate do in cosmetics?

Butyl Oleate functions as: Emollient, masking, skin conditioning. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 142-77-8.

What is the Margin of Safety for Butyl Oleate?

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.

๐Ÿ“ฑ

Is Butyl Oleate in Your Products?

Scan any product label with Piro โ€” our free ingredient scanner. Point your camera at the ingredients list and get instant safety scores for every ingredient.

Try Piro Free โ†’

Analyze Your Full Ingredient List

Paste any INCI list into the Decoder for instant safety analysis, or calculate the Margin of Safety for Butyl Oleate in your formulation.