Butyloctyl Palmitate

INCI: BUTYLOCTYL PALMITATE

CAS Number
147099-72-1
Function
Skin conditioning – Emollient
Safety Rating
EXCELLENT

Regulatory Status

🇪🇺 EU Status permitted
🇺🇸 US Status permitted
US Notes Adequate – no systemic toxicity concern at typical emollient use levels

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Safety Data

Margin of Safety (MoS)
not established
Dermal Absorption
low
Sensitization
none

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Expert Verdict

Standard emollient ester with a clean safety profile.

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Concern Level: Low

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Butyloctyl Palmitate safe in cosmetics?

Standard emollient ester with a clean safety profile. The EU classifies Butyloctyl Palmitate as "permitted". Safety rating: EXCELLENT.

Is Butyloctyl Palmitate allowed in the EU?

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

What does Butyloctyl Palmitate do in cosmetics?

Butyloctyl Palmitate functions as: Skin conditioning – Emollient. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 147099-72-1.

What is the Margin of Safety for Butyloctyl Palmitate?

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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