Isopropyl Pelargonate

INCI: ISOPROPYL PELARGONATE

CAS Number
28267-32-5
Function
Skin conditioning; Hair conditioning; Skin conditioning - emollient; Solvent
Safety Rating
MODERATE

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status permitted
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status permitted
US Notes Allowed; registered in EPA Substance Registry System; FDA UNII: RW24H5S6GT

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Safety Data

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

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Expert Verdict

Low toxicity profile; standard emollient ester safety; generally non-irritating and non-sensitizing at typical use levels. Colorless oily liquid with a refreshingly fruity-winey, mildly ethereal odor; specific gravity ~0.86; LogP ~4.705; its medium-chain ester structure provides a dry, non-greasy emollient feel and good solvent properties

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Concern Level: High

Regulatory Flags

potential-allergen

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Isopropyl Pelargonate safe in cosmetics?

Low toxicity profile; standard emollient ester safety; generally non-irritating and non-sensitizing at typical use levels. Colorless oily liquid with a refreshingly fruity-winey, mildly ethereal odor; specific gravity ~0.86; LogP ~4.705; its medium-chain ester structure provides a dry, non-greasy emollient feel and good solvent properties The EU classifies Isopropyl Pelargonate as "permitted". Safety rating: MODERATE.

Is Isopropyl Pelargonate allowed in the EU?

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

What does Isopropyl Pelargonate do in cosmetics?

Isopropyl Pelargonate functions as: Skin conditioning; Hair conditioning; Skin conditioning - emollient; Solvent. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 28267-32-5.

What is the Margin of Safety for Isopropyl Pelargonate?

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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