Regulatory Status
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Safety Data
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Expert Verdict
CIR assessed as part of the alkyl esters safety review; safe in present practices of use and concentration when formulated to be non-irritating. Plant/synthetic origin; ester of isopropanol and ricinoleic acid (12-hydroxy-9-octadecenoic acid), derived from castor oil; EPA TSCA status listed as INACTIVE for commercial activity
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Isopropyl Ricinoleate safe in cosmetics?
CIR assessed as part of the alkyl esters safety review; safe in present practices of use and concentration when formulated to be non-irritating. Plant/synthetic origin; ester of isopropanol and ricinoleic acid (12-hydroxy-9-octadecenoic acid), derived from castor oil; EPA TSCA status listed as INACTIVE for commercial activity The EU classifies Isopropyl Ricinoleate as "permitted". Safety rating: MODERATE.
Is Isopropyl Ricinoleate allowed in the EU?
Isopropyl Ricinoleate EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Isopropyl Ricinoleate do in cosmetics?
Isopropyl Ricinoleate functions as: Skin conditioning; emollient (softens and smoothens skin). It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 71685-99-9.
What is the Margin of Safety for Isopropyl Ricinoleate?
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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