Regulatory Status
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Safety Data
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Expert Verdict
Formulate to be non-irritating per CIR stipulation; myristate esters have potential comedogenicity (3-4/5 on comedogenicity scale) and may enhance penetration of co-formulated actives—verify margin of safety of other ingredients if penetration enhancement occurs.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Isobutyl Myristate safe in cosmetics?
Formulate to be non-irritating per CIR stipulation; myristate esters have potential comedogenicity (3-4/5 on comedogenicity scale) and may enhance penetration of co-formulated actives—verify margin of safety of other ingredients if penetration enhancement occurs. The EU classifies Isobutyl Myristate as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.
Is Isobutyl Myristate allowed in the EU?
Isobutyl Myristate EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Isobutyl Myristate do in cosmetics?
Isobutyl Myristate functions as: Skin conditioning — emollient. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Verify with supplier (ester of isobutanol + myristic acid / tetradecanoic acid).
What is the Margin of Safety for Isobutyl Myristate?
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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