Isopropyl Octanoate

INCI: ISOPROPYL OCTANOATE

CAS Number
| Isopropyl Octanoate
Function
Emollient, solvent
Safety Rating
GOOD

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status permitted
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status permitted
US Notes Permitted โ€” no CFR restriction; structurally analogous to other approved isopropyl esters

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Safety Data

Margin of Safety (MoS)
adequate
Dermal Absorption
low
Sensitization
none

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Expert Verdict

Isopropyl octanoate is a permitted cosmetic ester with good safety profile and low absorption potential.

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Concern Level: Low

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Isopropyl Octanoate safe in cosmetics?

Isopropyl octanoate is a permitted cosmetic ester with good safety profile and low absorption potential. The EU classifies Isopropyl Octanoate as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.

Is Isopropyl Octanoate allowed in the EU?

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

What does Isopropyl Octanoate do in cosmetics?

Isopropyl Octanoate functions as: Emollient, solvent. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: | Isopropyl Octanoate.

What is the Margin of Safety for Isopropyl Octanoate?

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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