Isohexyl Neopentanoate

INCI: ISOHEXYL NEOPENTANOATE

CAS Number
150588-62-8
Function
Emollient, skin conditioning agent, moisturizer, penetrant
Safety Rating
MODERATE

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status permitted
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status permitted
US Notes Allowed - reviewed by the CIR Expert Panel and considered safe for cosmetic use under current practices

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Safety Data

Margin of Safety (MoS)
not established
Dermal Absorption
low
Sensitization
low

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Expert Verdict

No significant safety concerns identified. CIR assessment found it safe for use in cosmetic formulations. Lightweight ester that provides a smooth, non-greasy skin feel; improves spreadability of formulations and enhances penetration of active ingredients

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Concern Level: Moderate

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Isohexyl Neopentanoate safe in cosmetics?

No significant safety concerns identified. CIR assessment found it safe for use in cosmetic formulations. Lightweight ester that provides a smooth, non-greasy skin feel; improves spreadability of formulations and enhances penetration of active ingredients The EU classifies Isohexyl Neopentanoate as "permitted". Safety rating: MODERATE.

Is Isohexyl Neopentanoate allowed in the EU?

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

What does Isohexyl Neopentanoate do in cosmetics?

Isohexyl Neopentanoate functions as: Emollient, skin conditioning agent, moisturizer, penetrant. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 150588-62-8.

What is the Margin of Safety for Isohexyl Neopentanoate?

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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