Isoamyl Palmitate/Stearate

INCI: ISOAMYL PALMITATE/STEARATE

CAS Number
Mixture — Isoamyl palmitate: 7779-72-2; Isoamyl stearate: 3687-46-5
Function
Skin conditioning agent — emollient
Safety Rating
EXCELLENT

Regulatory Status

🇪🇺 EU Status permitted
🇺🇸 US Status permitted
US Notes Permitted — no CFR restriction

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Safety Data

Margin of Safety (MoS)
adequate
Dermal Absorption
negligible
Sensitization
none

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Expert Verdict

Very well-characterized class with no genotoxicity or carcinogenicity flags; palmitate/stearate components are endogenous fatty acids with low comedogenic potential compared to isopropyl esters.

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Concern Level: Low

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Isoamyl Palmitate/Stearate safe in cosmetics?

Very well-characterized class with no genotoxicity or carcinogenicity flags; palmitate/stearate components are endogenous fatty acids with low comedogenic potential compared to isopropyl esters. The EU classifies Isoamyl Palmitate/Stearate as "permitted". Safety rating: EXCELLENT.

Is Isoamyl Palmitate/Stearate allowed in the EU?

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

What does Isoamyl Palmitate/Stearate do in cosmetics?

Isoamyl Palmitate/Stearate functions as: Skin conditioning agent — emollient. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Mixture — Isoamyl palmitate: 7779-72-2; Isoamyl stearate: 3687-46-5.

What is the Margin of Safety for Isoamyl Palmitate/Stearate?

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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