Ethylhexyl Adipate/Palmitate/Stearate

INCI: ETHYLHEXYL ADIPATE/PALMITATE/STEARATE

CAS Number
Not assigned (mixture of esters)
Function
Skin conditioning agent — emollient
Safety Rating
EXCELLENT

Regulatory Status

🇪🇺 EU Status permitted
🇺🇸 US Status permitted
US Notes Permitted — CIR alkyl esters group review concluded safe in present practices of use (2015)

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Safety Data

Margin of Safety (MoS)
adequate
Dermal Absorption
low
Sensitization
none

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Expert Verdict

Constituent esters individually reviewed by CIR with no significant safety flags; no genotoxicity or reproductive toxicity signals observed.

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Concern Level: Low

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ethylhexyl Adipate/Palmitate/Stearate safe in cosmetics?

Constituent esters individually reviewed by CIR with no significant safety flags; no genotoxicity or reproductive toxicity signals observed. The EU classifies Ethylhexyl Adipate/Palmitate/Stearate as "permitted". Safety rating: EXCELLENT.

Is Ethylhexyl Adipate/Palmitate/Stearate allowed in the EU?

Ethylhexyl Adipate/Palmitate/Stearate EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Ethylhexyl Adipate/Palmitate/Stearate do in cosmetics?

Ethylhexyl Adipate/Palmitate/Stearate functions as: Skin conditioning agent — emollient. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not assigned (mixture of esters).

What is the Margin of Safety for Ethylhexyl Adipate/Palmitate/Stearate?

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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