Ethylhexyl Linoleoyl Stearate

INCI: ETHYLHEXYL LINOLEOYL STEARATE

CAS Number
Not widely published (specialty double-chain ester)
Function
Emollient, skin conditioning agent
Safety Rating
GOOD

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status permitted
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status permitted
US Notes Permitted โ€” supported by CIR alkyl esters class review and isopropyl linoleate assessment

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Safety Data

Margin of Safety (MoS)
not established
Dermal Absorption
negligible
Sensitization
low

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Expert Verdict

Contains unsaturated linoleoyl chain susceptible to oxidation; ensure adequate antioxidant protection in formulation. Limited ingredient-specific toxicology data; safety rests on read-across.

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Concern Level: Moderate

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ethylhexyl Linoleoyl Stearate safe in cosmetics?

Contains unsaturated linoleoyl chain susceptible to oxidation; ensure adequate antioxidant protection in formulation. Limited ingredient-specific toxicology data; safety rests on read-across. The EU classifies Ethylhexyl Linoleoyl Stearate as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.

Is Ethylhexyl Linoleoyl Stearate allowed in the EU?

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

What does Ethylhexyl Linoleoyl Stearate do in cosmetics?

Ethylhexyl Linoleoyl Stearate functions as: Emollient, skin conditioning agent. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not widely published (specialty double-chain ester).

What is the Margin of Safety for Ethylhexyl Linoleoyl Stearate?

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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