Butyloctyl Oleate

INCI: BUTYLOCTYL OLEATE

CAS Number
⚠ *Verify via CosIng — ester of 2-butyloctanol with oleic acid*
Function
Emollient, skin conditioning agent
Safety Rating
GOOD

Regulatory Status

🇪🇺 EU Status permitted
🇺🇸 US Status permitted
US Notes Adequate — supported by read-across from CIR-reviewed oleate esters

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Safety Data

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

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Expert Verdict

Butyloctyl oleate is a permitted emollient ester with good safety profile and low sensitization potential.

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Concern Level: Low

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Butyloctyl Oleate safe in cosmetics?

Butyloctyl oleate is a permitted emollient ester with good safety profile and low sensitization potential. The EU classifies Butyloctyl Oleate as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.

Is Butyloctyl Oleate allowed in the EU?

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

What does Butyloctyl Oleate do in cosmetics?

Butyloctyl Oleate functions as: Emollient, skin conditioning agent. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: ⚠ *Verify via CosIng — ester of 2-butyloctanol with oleic acid*.

What is the Margin of Safety for Butyloctyl 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.

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