Heptylundecyl Hydroxystearate

INCI: HEPTYLUNDECYL HYDROXYSTEARATE

CAS Number
74659-69-1
Function
Skin conditioning agent – emollient
Safety Rating
GOOD

Regulatory Status

🇪🇺 EU Status permitted
🇺🇸 US Status permitted
US Notes Permitted – not restricted; CIR alkyl esters class review supports safety

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Safety Data

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

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Expert Verdict

China CFDA maximum limit 10%; no significant concerns at cosmetic use levels

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Concern Level: Moderate

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Heptylundecyl Hydroxystearate safe in cosmetics?

China CFDA maximum limit 10%; no significant concerns at cosmetic use levels The EU classifies Heptylundecyl Hydroxystearate as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.

Is Heptylundecyl Hydroxystearate allowed in the EU?

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

What does Heptylundecyl Hydroxystearate do in cosmetics?

Heptylundecyl Hydroxystearate functions as: Skin conditioning agent – emollient. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 74659-69-1.

What is the Margin of Safety for Heptylundecyl Hydroxystearate?

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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