Isoeicosane

INCI: ISOEICOSANE

CAS Number
52845-07-5 / 93685-79-1
Function
Solvent, emollient, skin conditioning agent, occlusive
Safety Rating
EXCELLENT

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status permitted
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status permitted
US Notes Permitted โ€” CIR Expert Panel concluded safe as used (2012); FDA permits isoparaffins in food-contact applications

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Safety Data

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

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Expert Verdict

Male rat kidney effects observed via ฮฑ2u-globulin mechanism, not relevant to humans; no phototoxicity, no genotoxicity; ensure purity specifications exclude PAH contamination per GMP.

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Concern Level: Low

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Isoeicosane safe in cosmetics?

Male rat kidney effects observed via ฮฑ2u-globulin mechanism, not relevant to humans; no phototoxicity, no genotoxicity; ensure purity specifications exclude PAH contamination per GMP. The EU classifies Isoeicosane as "permitted". Safety rating: EXCELLENT.

Is Isoeicosane allowed in the EU?

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

What does Isoeicosane do in cosmetics?

Isoeicosane functions as: Solvent, emollient, skin conditioning agent, occlusive. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 52845-07-5 / 93685-79-1.

What is the Margin of Safety for Isoeicosane?

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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