Isoamyl Stearate

INCI: ISOAMYL STEARATE

CAS Number
3687-46-5
Function
Skin conditioning agent — emollient
Safety Rating
EXCELLENT

Regulatory Status

🇪🇺 EU Status permitted
🇺🇸 US Status permitted
US Notes Isoamyl Palmitate/Stearate

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Safety Data

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

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Expert Verdict

Isoamyl stearate is a well-tolerated emollient skin conditioning agent with excellent safety profile and low sensitization potential.

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Concern Level: Low

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Isoamyl Stearate safe in cosmetics?

Isoamyl stearate is a well-tolerated emollient skin conditioning agent with excellent safety profile and low sensitization potential. The EU classifies Isoamyl Stearate as "permitted". Safety rating: EXCELLENT.

Is Isoamyl Stearate allowed in the EU?

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

What does Isoamyl Stearate do in cosmetics?

Isoamyl Stearate functions as: Skin conditioning agent — emollient. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 3687-46-5.

What is the Margin of Safety for Isoamyl 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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