Regulatory Status
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Safety Data
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Expert Verdict
Oxalate esters can hydrolyze to oxalic acid (Annex III-restricted acid in EU cosmetics). Very limited toxicological data available.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Dipropyl Oxalate safe in cosmetics?
Oxalate esters can hydrolyze to oxalic acid (Annex III-restricted acid in EU cosmetics). Very limited toxicological data available. The EU classifies Dipropyl Oxalate as "restricted". Safety rating: MODERATE.
Is Dipropyl Oxalate allowed in the EU?
Dipropyl Oxalate EU regulatory status: restricted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Dipropyl Oxalate do in cosmetics?
Dipropyl Oxalate functions as: Ester (lab/industrial chemical); no CosIng cosmetic function assigned. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 615-98-5.
What is the Margin of Safety for Dipropyl 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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