Is Chimyl Isostearate safe in cosmetics?
Chimyl Isostearate has a safety rating of "MODERATE" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
MODERATE
Cosmetic Ingredient
Chimyl Isostearate
INCI: CHIMYL ISOSTEARATE
Chimyl Isostearate (CAS Not established in public databases) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Skin conditioning agent – emollient. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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Function
Skin conditioning agent – emollient
Editorial assessment
MODERATE
Preliminary editorial note — not a computed safety verdict.
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
FDA permitted; covered under CIR Alkyl Esters safety assessment (2013) — safe when formulated to be non-irritating
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Chimyl Isostearate.
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Editorial summary
Preliminary editorial summary for Chimyl Isostearate — not a computed safety verdict. See the sourced toxicological data above.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Chimyl Isostearate allowed in the EU?
Chimyl Isostearate EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Chimyl Isostearate do in cosmetics?
Chimyl Isostearate functions as: Skin conditioning agent – emollient. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not established in public databases.
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