Is Isobutyl Palmitate safe in cosmetics?
Isobutyl Palmitate has a safety rating of "GOOD" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
GOOD
Cosmetic Ingredient
Isobutyl Palmitate
INCI: ISOBUTYL PALMITATE
Isobutyl Palmitate (CAS Verify with supplier (ester of isobutanol + palmitic acid / hexadecanoic acid)) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Skin conditioning — emollient. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
CAS Number
Verify with supplier (ester of isobutanol + palmitic acid / hexadecanoic acid)
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Function
Skin conditioning — emollient
Editorial assessment
GOOD
Preliminary editorial note — not a computed safety verdict.
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
Permitted — CIR Expert Panel: safe as used when formulated to be non-irritating
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Isobutyl Palmitate.
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Editorial summary
Preliminary editorial summary for Isobutyl Palmitate — not a computed safety verdict. See the sourced toxicological data above.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Isobutyl Palmitate allowed in the EU?
Isobutyl Palmitate EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Isobutyl Palmitate do in cosmetics?
Isobutyl Palmitate functions as: Skin conditioning — emollient. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Verify with supplier (ester of isobutanol + palmitic acid / hexadecanoic acid).
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