Cholesteryl Isostearate

INCI: CHOLESTERYL ISOSTEARATE

CAS Number
83-43-2 is sometimes misattributed; verify — primary CAS not widely published
Function
Skin conditioning, emollient, occlusive
Safety Rating
GOOD

Regulatory Status

🇪🇺 EU Status permitted
🇺🇸 US Status permitted
US Notes Not specifically restricted by FDA; INCI listed

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Safety Data

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

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Expert Verdict

No safety concerns identified; if animal-derived cholesterol is used, must be free of infectious agents.

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Concern Level: Low

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cholesteryl Isostearate safe in cosmetics?

No safety concerns identified; if animal-derived cholesterol is used, must be free of infectious agents. The EU classifies Cholesteryl Isostearate as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.

Is Cholesteryl Isostearate allowed in the EU?

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

What does Cholesteryl Isostearate do in cosmetics?

Cholesteryl Isostearate functions as: Skin conditioning, emollient, occlusive. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 83-43-2 is sometimes misattributed; verify — primary CAS not widely published.

What is the Margin of Safety for Cholesteryl Isostearate?

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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