Ethyl Palmate
INCI: ETHYL PALMATE (AS LISTED; APPEARS IN COSING AS A DISTINCT INCI ENTRY FROM ETHYL PALMITATE).
Regulatory Status
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Safety Data
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Expert Verdict
Fatty acid ethyl esters generally have a favorable safety profile; low irritation and sensitization potential expected.. If this is indeed distinct from ethyl palmitate, the exact parent acid ("palmic acid") is not a standard fatty acid designation. This may reflect an older or regional nomenclature convention.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Ethyl Palmate safe in cosmetics?
Fatty acid ethyl esters generally have a favorable safety profile; low irritation and sensitization potential expected.. If this is indeed distinct from ethyl palmitate, the exact parent acid ("palmic acid") is not a standard fatty acid designation. This may reflect an older or regional nomenclature convention. The EU classifies Ethyl Palmate as "permitted". Safety rating: MODERATE.
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.).
What is the Margin of Safety for Ethyl Palmate?
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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