Is Isopropyl Laurate safe in cosmetics?
Isopropyl Laurate has a safety rating of "MODERATE" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
Moderate
Cosmetic Ingredient
Isopropyl Laurate
Also known as: EINECS 233-560-1, iso-Propyl dodecanoate, UNII-U0JQ94LABM, Dodecanoic acid, 1-methylethyl ester, 1-Methylethyl dodecanoate
Isopropyl Laurate (CAS 10233-13-3) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Binder; Flavouring and nutrient; Softener and conditioner. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database. Same-CAS public records also appear in industrial chemical safety data.
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Auto-generated CPSR Part A draft with source citations
Function
Binder; Flavouring and nutrient; Softener and conditioner
Safety Rating
MODERATE
Chemistry & Identifiers
IUPAC Name
propan-2-yl dodecanoate
InChIKey
UJPPXNXOEVDSRW-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
CIR: SQ - IJT 34(Suppl.2):5-69, 2015
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Isopropyl Laurate.
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ECHA REACH Registration
European Chemicals Agency REACH dossier and Substances of Very High Concern listing.
Registration Type
Full
Tonnage Band
1,000 - 10,000 tonnes
Substance Type
SUBSTANCE
SVHC Candidate
No
Function Categories & List Membership
Cosmetic/Chemical Function Categories
Binder
Flavouring and nutrient
Softener and conditioner
Regulatory List Membership (1)
FDA Indirect Food Contact Additives
Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for Isopropyl Laurate.
NOAEL Studies Summary
View details ->Public NOAEL study rows linked to Isopropyl Laurate by CAS number or substance name.
Studies
6
Lowest NOAEL
1000 mg/kg bw/day
Highest NOAEL
5500 mg/kg bw/day
ECHA_REACH_reach_study_results_dossiers_23-05-2023.zip
Known Synonyms
EINECS 233-560-1
iso-Propyl dodecanoate
UNII-U0JQ94LABM
Dodecanoic acid, 1-methylethyl ester
1-Methylethyl dodecanoate
Chemical Function
Softener and conditioner
Binder
Flavouring and nutrient
Regulatory Lists
air; detected; emissions; Europe; Other direct contact consumer goods
Europe
CEDI
Indirect additives food contact (10/2018)
Australian Status
AICIS status: listed
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Isopropyl Laurate allowed in the EU?
Isopropyl Laurate EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Isopropyl Laurate do in cosmetics?
Isopropyl Laurate functions as: Binder; Flavouring and nutrient; Softener and conditioner. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 10233-13-3.
Is Isopropyl Laurate used outside cosmetics?
Isopropyl Laurate also appears in industrial chemical safety data. The cross-vertical cards on this page render same-CAS public rows from the matched databases.
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