Good Cosmetic Ingredient

Ethyl Minkate

INCI: ETHYL MINKATE

CAS Number
Not readily confirmed in public databases (ethyl ester of mink oil fatty acids; generic CAS may apply)
Function
Skin conditioning agent, emollient
Safety Rating
GOOD

Regulatory Status

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

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Safety Data

Margin of Safety (MoS)
adequate
Dermal Absorption
low
Sensitization
low

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Expert Verdict

Animal-derived (mink oil) with ethical and regulatory flags for vegan, cruelty-free, COSMOS, or Ecocert claims; potential BSE/TSE considerations for mammalian-derived materials; batch-to-batch variability of fatty acid composition requires verification of oxidative stability.

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Concern Level: Low

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ethyl Minkate safe in cosmetics?

Animal-derived (mink oil) with ethical and regulatory flags for vegan, cruelty-free, COSMOS, or Ecocert claims; potential BSE/TSE considerations for mammalian-derived materials; batch-to-batch variability of fatty acid composition requires verification of oxidative stability. The EU classifies Ethyl Minkate as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.

Is Ethyl Minkate allowed in the EU?

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

What does Ethyl Minkate do in cosmetics?

Ethyl Minkate functions as: Skin conditioning agent, emollient. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not readily confirmed in public databases (ethyl ester of mink oil fatty acids; generic CAS may apply).

What is the Margin of Safety for Ethyl Minkate?

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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