Is Ethyl Minkate safe in cosmetics?
Ethyl Minkate has a safety rating of "GOOD" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
GOOD
Cosmetic Ingredient
Ethyl Minkate
INCI: ETHYL MINKATE
Ethyl Minkate (CAS Not readily confirmed in public databases (ethyl ester of mink oil fatty acids; generic CAS may apply)) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Skin conditioning agent, emollient. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
CAS Number
Not readily confirmed in public databases (ethyl ester of mink oil fatty acids; generic CAS may apply)
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Function
Skin conditioning agent, emollient
Editorial assessment
GOOD
Preliminary editorial note — not a computed safety verdict.
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
Permitted — no specific CFR prohibition
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Ethyl Minkate.
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Editorial summary
Preliminary editorial summary for Ethyl Minkate — not a computed safety verdict. See the sourced toxicological data above.
Frequently Asked Questions
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).
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