Is Isooctyl Polyhydroxystearate safe in cosmetics?
Isooctyl Polyhydroxystearate has a safety rating of "MODERATE" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
MODERATE
Cosmetic Ingredient
Isooctyl Polyhydroxystearate
INCI: ISOOCTYL POLYHYDROXYSTEARATE
Isooctyl Polyhydroxystearate (CAS Not confirmed from available databases) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Emulsifier (W/O type); skin conditioning. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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Function
Emulsifier (W/O type); skin conditioning
Editorial assessment
MODERATE
Preliminary editorial note — not a computed safety verdict.
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
Allowed; no specific prohibition
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Isooctyl Polyhydroxystearate.
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Editorial summary
Preliminary editorial summary for Isooctyl Polyhydroxystearate — not a computed safety verdict. See the sourced toxicological data above.
Regulatory Flags
potential-allergen
Frequently Asked Questions
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.
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