Hexyldecyl Isostearate

INCI: HEXYLDECYL ISOSTEARATE

CAS Number
69247-84-3
Function
Skin conditioning — emollient (branched alkyl ester)
Safety Rating
GOOD

Regulatory Status

🇪🇺 EU Status permitted
🇺🇸 US Status permitted
US Notes Permitted — included in CIR alkyl esters group assessment (238 ingredients); concluded safe as used

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Safety Data

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

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Expert Verdict

Branched alkyl ester emollient permitted for cosmetic use with adequate margin of safety.

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Concern Level: Low

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Hexyldecyl Isostearate safe in cosmetics?

Branched alkyl ester emollient permitted for cosmetic use with adequate margin of safety. The EU classifies Hexyldecyl Isostearate as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.

Is Hexyldecyl Isostearate allowed in the EU?

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

What does Hexyldecyl Isostearate do in cosmetics?

Hexyldecyl Isostearate functions as: Skin conditioning — emollient (branched alkyl ester). It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 69247-84-3.

What is the Margin of Safety for Hexyldecyl Isostearate?

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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