Isocetyl Myristate

INCI: ISOCETYL MYRISTATE

CAS Number
83708-66-1
Function
Skin conditioning – emollient; softens and smoothens skin
Safety Rating
GOOD

Regulatory Status

🇪🇺 EU Status permitted
🇺🇸 US Status permitted
US Notes Permitted — CIR assessed isocetyl esters as safe in cosmetics

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Safety Data

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

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Expert Verdict

Potential comedogenicity at high concentrations; plant/synthetic origin should be documented for COSMOS claims

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Concern Level: Low

Regulatory Flags

natural-origin

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Isocetyl Myristate safe in cosmetics?

Potential comedogenicity at high concentrations; plant/synthetic origin should be documented for COSMOS claims The EU classifies Isocetyl Myristate as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.

Is Isocetyl Myristate allowed in the EU?

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

What does Isocetyl Myristate do in cosmetics?

Isocetyl Myristate functions as: Skin conditioning – emollient; softens and smoothens skin. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 83708-66-1.

What is the Margin of Safety for Isocetyl 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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