Isopropyl Babassuate

INCI: ISOPROPYL BABASSUATE

CAS Number
91031-64-2
Function
Skin conditioning agent — emollient; ester of isopropyl alcohol and fatty acids from Orbignya oleifera
Safety Rating
GOOD

Regulatory Status

🇪🇺 EU Status permitted
🇺🇸 US Status permitted
US Notes Permitted — no restriction under 21 CFR

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Safety Data

Margin of Safety (MoS)
adequate
Dermal Absorption
low
Sensitization
low

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Expert Verdict

Botanical source variability and lauric acid-rich profile similar to coconut; formulate to be non-irritating per CIR

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Concern Level: Low

Regulatory Flags

natural-origin

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Isopropyl Babassuate safe in cosmetics?

Botanical source variability and lauric acid-rich profile similar to coconut; formulate to be non-irritating per CIR The EU classifies Isopropyl Babassuate as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.

Is Isopropyl Babassuate allowed in the EU?

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

What does Isopropyl Babassuate do in cosmetics?

Isopropyl Babassuate functions as: Skin conditioning agent — emollient; ester of isopropyl alcohol and fatty acids from Orbignya oleifera. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 91031-64-2.

What is the Margin of Safety for Isopropyl Babassuate?

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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