Ethylhexyl Ricinoleate

INCI: ETHYLHEXYL RICINOLEATE

CAS Number
29710-25-6 *(verify — some databases conflate with ethylhexyl hydroxystearate)*
Function
Emollient, skin conditioning agent
Safety Rating
GOOD

Regulatory Status

🇪🇺 EU Status permitted
🇺🇸 US Status permitted
US Notes Permitted — no 21 CFR restriction; CIR reviewed alkyl esters as safe as used

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Safety Data

Margin of Safety (MoS)
adequate
Dermal Absorption
negligible
Sensitization
low

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Expert Verdict

CAS ambiguity — confirm CAS against supplier CoA. Not genotoxic per RIFM analog data. Formulate to be non-irritating per CIR guidance

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Concern Level: Low

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ethylhexyl Ricinoleate safe in cosmetics?

CAS ambiguity — confirm CAS against supplier CoA. Not genotoxic per RIFM analog data. Formulate to be non-irritating per CIR guidance The EU classifies Ethylhexyl Ricinoleate as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.

Is Ethylhexyl Ricinoleate allowed in the EU?

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

What does Ethylhexyl Ricinoleate do in cosmetics?

Ethylhexyl Ricinoleate functions as: Emollient, skin conditioning agent. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 29710-25-6 *(verify — some databases conflate with ethylhexyl hydroxystearate)*.

What is the Margin of Safety for Ethylhexyl Ricinoleate?

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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