Isobutyl Tallowate

INCI: ISOBUTYL TALLOWATE

CAS Number
Mixture — no single CAS (isobutyl esters of tallow fatty acids)
Function
Emollient / skin conditioning agent
Safety Rating
GOOD

Regulatory Status

🇪🇺 EU Status permitted
🇺🇸 US Status permitted
US Notes Permitted — included in CIR Alkyl Esters safety assessment

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Safety Data

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

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Expert Verdict

Animal-derived ingredient requiring declaration for vegan/halal/kosher claims; BSE/TSE compliance documentation required if sourced from bovine tallow. Comedogenicity should be considered.

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Concern Level: Low

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Isobutyl Tallowate safe in cosmetics?

Animal-derived ingredient requiring declaration for vegan/halal/kosher claims; BSE/TSE compliance documentation required if sourced from bovine tallow. Comedogenicity should be considered. The EU classifies Isobutyl Tallowate as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.

Is Isobutyl Tallowate allowed in the EU?

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

What does Isobutyl Tallowate do in cosmetics?

Isobutyl Tallowate functions as: Emollient / skin conditioning agent. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Mixture — no single CAS (isobutyl esters of tallow fatty acids).

What is the Margin of Safety for Isobutyl Tallowate?

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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