Regulatory Status
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Safety Data
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Expert Verdict
Polyhydroxystearate esters have a strong safety profile; non-irritating, non-sensitizing in typical use concentrations. Limited publicly available detail for this specific variant. Polyhydroxystearate emulsifiers are valued for stabilizing water-in-oil systems; structurally related to PEG-30 dipolyhydroxystearate and other polymeric emulsifiers used in pigment dispersions and sun care
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Isooctyl Polyhydroxystearate safe in cosmetics?
Polyhydroxystearate esters have a strong safety profile; non-irritating, non-sensitizing in typical use concentrations. Limited publicly available detail for this specific variant. Polyhydroxystearate emulsifiers are valued for stabilizing water-in-oil systems; structurally related to PEG-30 dipolyhydroxystearate and other polymeric emulsifiers used in pigment dispersions and sun care The EU classifies Isooctyl Polyhydroxystearate as "permitted". Safety rating: MODERATE.
Is Isooctyl Polyhydroxystearate allowed in the EU?
Isooctyl Polyhydroxystearate EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Isooctyl Polyhydroxystearate do in cosmetics?
Isooctyl Polyhydroxystearate functions as: Emulsifier (W/O type); skin conditioning. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not confirmed from available databases.
What is the Margin of Safety for Isooctyl Polyhydroxystearate?
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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