Diisopropyl Heptyl Phosphine Oxide

INCI: DIISOPROPYL HEPTYL PHOSPHINE OXIDE

CAS Number
1487170-15-9
Function
Solubilizer / emollient — dissolves hydrophilic and lipophilic substances; enhances active ingredient bioavailability
Safety Rating
MODERATE

Regulatory Status

🇪🇺 EU Status permitted
🇺🇸 US Status permitted
US Notes Permitted — no specific CFR restriction

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Safety Data

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

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Expert Verdict

Penetration enhancement effect raises dual concerns by increasing co-ingredient absorption; lacks CIR/SCCS opinion; mild antimicrobial properties noted with uncharacterized mechanism; stable across broad pH range.

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Concern Level: Moderate

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Diisopropyl Heptyl Phosphine Oxide safe in cosmetics?

Penetration enhancement effect raises dual concerns by increasing co-ingredient absorption; lacks CIR/SCCS opinion; mild antimicrobial properties noted with uncharacterized mechanism; stable across broad pH range. The EU classifies Diisopropyl Heptyl Phosphine Oxide as "permitted". Safety rating: MODERATE.

Is Diisopropyl Heptyl Phosphine Oxide allowed in the EU?

Diisopropyl Heptyl Phosphine Oxide EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Diisopropyl Heptyl Phosphine Oxide do in cosmetics?

Diisopropyl Heptyl Phosphine Oxide functions as: Solubilizer / emollient — dissolves hydrophilic and lipophilic substances; enhances active ingredient bioavailability. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 1487170-15-9.

What is the Margin of Safety for Diisopropyl Heptyl Phosphine Oxide?

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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