Regulatory Status
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Safety Data
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Expert Verdict
Isodecylparaben cannot be legally used as a preservative in the EU (not in Annex V), has no SCCS or CIR safety assessment, exhibits greater estrogenic potency than shorter-chain parabens, and lacks published toxicological data supporting its safety.
Regulatory Flags
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Isodecylparaben safe in cosmetics?
Isodecylparaben cannot be legally used as a preservative in the EU (not in Annex V), has no SCCS or CIR safety assessment, exhibits greater estrogenic potency than shorter-chain parabens, and lacks published toxicological data supporting its safety. The EU classifies Isodecylparaben as "prohibited". Safety rating: POOR.
Is Isodecylparaben allowed in the EU?
Isodecylparaben EU regulatory status: prohibited. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Isodecylparaben do in cosmetics?
Isodecylparaben functions as: Preservative. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not widely published (long-chain paraben; limited commercial use).
What is the Margin of Safety for Isodecylparaben?
not established 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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