Cetyl Isononanoate

INCI: CETYL ISONONANOATE

CAS Number
125804-18-2
Function
Skin Conditioning – Emollient
Safety Rating
MODERATE

Regulatory Status

🇪🇺 EU Status permitted
🇺🇸 US Status permitted
US Notes CIR: Safe as used in cosmetics, with qualifications (Int. J. Toxicol. 2011, alkyl ester review)

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Safety Data

Margin of Safety (MoS)
adequate
Dermal Absorption
low
Sensitization
low

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Expert Verdict

Emollient ester safe as used in cosmetics with established CIR approval and adequate margin of safety.

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Concern Level: Moderate

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cetyl Isononanoate safe in cosmetics?

Emollient ester safe as used in cosmetics with established CIR approval and adequate margin of safety. The EU classifies Cetyl Isononanoate as "permitted". Safety rating: MODERATE.

Is Cetyl Isononanoate allowed in the EU?

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

What does Cetyl Isononanoate do in cosmetics?

Cetyl Isononanoate functions as: Skin Conditioning – Emollient. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 125804-18-2.

What is the Margin of Safety for Cetyl Isononanoate?

adequate 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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