Isopropyl C12-15-Pareth-9 Carboxylate

INCI: ISOPROPYL C12-15-PARETH-9 CARBOXYLATE

CAS Number
119481-72-0
Function
Skin conditioning — emollient, viscosity builder, wetting agent, softener
Safety Rating
MODERATE

Regulatory Status

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

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Safety Data

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

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Expert Verdict

Ethoxylated ingredient requiring mandatory 1,4-dioxane and ethylene oxide residual testing; no individual toxicological dataset available; not covered by CIR alkyl esters group review; relies on class-level PEG safety data; supplier CoA for EO/dioxane residuals recommended.

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Concern Level: High

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Isopropyl C12-15-Pareth-9 Carboxylate safe in cosmetics?

Ethoxylated ingredient requiring mandatory 1,4-dioxane and ethylene oxide residual testing; no individual toxicological dataset available; not covered by CIR alkyl esters group review; relies on class-level PEG safety data; supplier CoA for EO/dioxane residuals recommended. The EU classifies Isopropyl C12-15-Pareth-9 Carboxylate as "prohibited". Safety rating: MODERATE.

Is Isopropyl C12-15-Pareth-9 Carboxylate allowed in the EU?

Isopropyl C12-15-Pareth-9 Carboxylate EU regulatory status: prohibited. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Isopropyl C12-15-Pareth-9 Carboxylate do in cosmetics?

Isopropyl C12-15-Pareth-9 Carboxylate functions as: Skin conditioning — emollient, viscosity builder, wetting agent, softener. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 119481-72-0.

What is the Margin of Safety for Isopropyl C12-15-Pareth-9 Carboxylate?

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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