Regulatory Status
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Safety Data
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Expert Verdict
No known toxicological flags; no individual CIR review available. CAS number should be confirmed from raw material supplier Certificate of Analysis. Read-across data from cetyl palmitate (CAS 540-10-3) indicates good tolerability at concentrations up to 2.5%.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Dodecylhexadecyl Palmitate safe in cosmetics?
No known toxicological flags; no individual CIR review available. CAS number should be confirmed from raw material supplier Certificate of Analysis. Read-across data from cetyl palmitate (CAS 540-10-3) indicates good tolerability at concentrations up to 2.5%. The EU classifies Dodecylhexadecyl Palmitate as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.
Is Dodecylhexadecyl Palmitate allowed in the EU?
Dodecylhexadecyl Palmitate EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Dodecylhexadecyl Palmitate do in cosmetics?
Dodecylhexadecyl Palmitate functions as: Emollient, skin conditioning. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not widely published (ester of CAS 72388-18-2 + palmitic acid).
What is the Margin of Safety for Dodecylhexadecyl Palmitate?
adequate 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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