Is Ethyl Palmate safe in cosmetics?
Ethyl Palmate has a safety rating of "MODERATE" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
Moderate
Cosmetic Ingredient
Ethyl Palmate
INCI: ETHYL PALMATE (AS LISTED; APPEARS IN COSING AS A DISTINCT INCI ENTRY FROM ETHYL PALMITATE).
Ethyl Palmate (CAS Not confirmed from available sources. (Note: this is distinct from Ethyl Palmitate, CAS 628-97-7.)) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Likely skin conditioning / emollient, consistent with fatty acid ester. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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CAS Number
Not confirmed from available sources. (Note: this is distinct from Ethyl Palmitate, CAS 628-97-7.)
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Function
Likely skin conditioning / emollient, consistent with fatty acid ester ingredients.
Safety Rating
MODERATE
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
Allowed as a cosmetic ingredient (fatty acid esters are generally recognized as safe in cosmetics).
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Ethyl Palmate.
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Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for Ethyl Palmate.
Regulatory Flags
potential-allergen
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Ethyl Palmate allowed in the EU?
Ethyl Palmate EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Ethyl Palmate do in cosmetics?
Ethyl Palmate functions as: Likely skin conditioning / emollient, consistent with fatty acid ester ingredients.. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not confirmed from available sources. (Note: this is distinct from Ethyl Palmitate, CAS 628-97-7.).
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