Is Isocetyl Palmitate safe in cosmetics?
Isocetyl Palmitate has a safety rating of "EXCELLENT" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
EXCELLENT
Emollient
Isocetyl Palmitate
INCI: ISOCETYL PALMITATE
Isocetyl Palmitate (CAS 127770-56-3) is a cosmetic emollient functioning as Emollient, Skin Conditioning. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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Function
Emollient, Skin Conditioning
Editorial assessment
EXCELLENT
Preliminary editorial note — not a computed safety verdict.
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
Not restricted
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Isocetyl Palmitate.
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Editorial summary
Preliminary editorial summary for Isocetyl Palmitate — not a computed safety verdict. See the sourced toxicological data above.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Isocetyl Palmitate allowed in the EU?
Isocetyl Palmitate EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Isocetyl Palmitate do in cosmetics?
Isocetyl Palmitate functions as: Emollient, Skin Conditioning. It is classified as a Emollient in our database. CAS number: 127770-56-3.
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