Is Isobutyl Heptylate (Isobutyl Heptanoate) safe in cosmetics?
Isobutyl Heptylate (Isobutyl Heptanoate) has a safety rating of "MODERATE" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
MODERATE
Cosmetic Ingredient
Isobutyl Heptylate (Isobutyl Heptanoate)
Isobutyl Heptylate (Isobutyl Heptanoate) (CAS 7779-80-8 [^1_13]) is classified as a cosmetic ingredient. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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Editorial assessment
MODERATE
Preliminary editorial note — not a computed safety verdict.
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Isobutyl Heptylate (Isobutyl Heptanoate).
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Editorial summary
Preliminary editorial summary for Isobutyl Heptylate (Isobutyl Heptanoate) — not a computed safety verdict. See the sourced toxicological data above.
Regulatory Flags
fragrance-component
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Isobutyl Heptylate (Isobutyl Heptanoate) allowed in the EU?
Isobutyl Heptylate (Isobutyl Heptanoate) EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
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