Isocetyl Isostearate

INCI: ISOCETYL ISOSTEARATE

CAS Number
52006-45-8
Function
Skin conditioning agent — emollient
Safety Rating
EXCELLENT

Regulatory Status

🇪🇺 EU Status permitted
🇺🇸 US Status permitted
US Notes Permitted — CIR Alkyl Esters group: safe when formulated to be non-irritating

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Safety Data

Margin of Safety (MoS)
adequate
Dermal Absorption
negligible
Sensitization
none

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Expert Verdict

No significant concerns; CIR relied on structural read-across from analogue esters with established safety

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Concern Level: Low

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Isocetyl Isostearate safe in cosmetics?

No significant concerns; CIR relied on structural read-across from analogue esters with established safety The EU classifies Isocetyl Isostearate as "permitted". Safety rating: EXCELLENT.

Is Isocetyl Isostearate allowed in the EU?

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

What does Isocetyl Isostearate do in cosmetics?

Isocetyl Isostearate functions as: Skin conditioning agent — emollient. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 52006-45-8.

What is the Margin of Safety for Isocetyl Isostearate?

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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