Good Emollient

Isoamyl Laurate

INCI: ISOAMYL LAURATE

CAS Number
6309-51-9
Function
emollient, skin-conditioning
Safety Rating
GOOD

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status permitted
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status permitted
US Notes FDA food additive approved (21 CFR 172.515). JECFA no safety concern as flavoring.

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Safety Data

Margin of Safety (MoS)
not established
Dermal Absorption
moderate
Sensitization
none

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Expert Verdict

Ester emollient with dry, volatile-like skin feel noted as a functional D5 alternative; COSMOS eligible with good stability.

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Concern Level: Low

Regulatory Flags

cosmos-eligible silicone-alternative d5-alternative plant-derived natural ester epa_safer_alternative ifra_fragrance fda_food_additive jecfa_safe

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Isoamyl Laurate safe in cosmetics?

Ester emollient with dry, volatile-like skin feel noted as a functional D5 alternative; COSMOS eligible with good stability. The EU classifies Isoamyl Laurate as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.

Is Isoamyl Laurate allowed in the EU?

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

What does Isoamyl Laurate do in cosmetics?

Isoamyl Laurate functions as: emollient, skin-conditioning. It is classified as a Emollient in our database. CAS number: 6309-51-9.

What is the Margin of Safety for Isoamyl Laurate?

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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