Decyl Castorate
Regulatory Status
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Safety Data
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Expert Verdict
Novel ester with limited standalone toxicological data; read-across from decyl alcohol and castor oil derivatives is reasonable but not a substitute for a full dossier if used at high concentrations. Ricinoleic acid is a known GI irritant orally but benign dermally.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Decyl Castorate safe in cosmetics?
Novel ester with limited standalone toxicological data; read-across from decyl alcohol and castor oil derivatives is reasonable but not a substitute for a full dossier if used at high concentrations. Ricinoleic acid is a known GI irritant orally but benign dermally. The EU classifies Decyl Castorate as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.
Is Decyl Castorate allowed in the EU?
Decyl Castorate EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Decyl Castorate do in cosmetics?
Decyl Castorate functions as: Emulsifier; Softener and conditioner. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not publicly assigned in major databases.
What is the Margin of Safety for Decyl Castorate?
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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