Diisopropyl Oxalate

INCI: DIISOPROPYL OXALATE

CAS Number
615-81-6
Function
Solvent / fragrance ingredient
Safety Rating
MODERATE

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status permitted
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status permitted
US Notes Permitted โ€” 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

Oxalate ester hydrolyzes to oxalic acid and isopropanol; oxalic acid is a known irritant and chelator; limited cosmetic-specific safety literature; requires stability and hydrolysis rate data in formulation context.

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Concern Level: Moderate

Regulatory Flags

fragrance-component

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Diisopropyl Oxalate safe in cosmetics?

Oxalate ester hydrolyzes to oxalic acid and isopropanol; oxalic acid is a known irritant and chelator; limited cosmetic-specific safety literature; requires stability and hydrolysis rate data in formulation context. The EU classifies Diisopropyl Oxalate as "permitted". Safety rating: MODERATE.

Is Diisopropyl Oxalate allowed in the EU?

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

What does Diisopropyl Oxalate do in cosmetics?

Diisopropyl Oxalate functions as: Solvent / fragrance ingredient. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 615-81-6.

What is the Margin of Safety for Diisopropyl Oxalate?

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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