Isocetyl Laurate

INCI: ISOCETYL LAURATE

CAS Number
93981-79-2
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

Isocetyl Laurate is a permitted emollient ester with excellent safety profile and negligible absorption.

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Concern Level: Low

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Isocetyl Laurate safe in cosmetics?

Isocetyl Laurate is a permitted emollient ester with excellent safety profile and negligible absorption. The EU classifies Isocetyl Laurate as "permitted". Safety rating: EXCELLENT.

Is Isocetyl Laurate allowed in the EU?

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

What does Isocetyl Laurate do in cosmetics?

Isocetyl Laurate functions as: Skin conditioning agent — emollient. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 93981-79-2.

What is the Margin of Safety for Isocetyl Laurate?

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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