Is Isopropyl Sorbate safe in cosmetics?
Isopropyl Sorbate has a safety rating of "MODERATE" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
Moderate
Cosmetic Ingredient
Isopropyl Sorbate
INCI: ISOPROPYL SORBATE
Isopropyl Sorbate (CAS Not confirmed in retrieved sources (ester of isopropyl alcohol and sorbic acid)) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Antimicrobial - helps control the growth of microorganisms (bacteria, mold,. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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CAS Number
Not confirmed in retrieved sources (ester of isopropyl alcohol and sorbic acid)
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Function
Antimicrobial - helps control the growth of microorganisms (bacteria, mold, yeast) in cosmetic formulations
Safety Rating
MODERATE
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
Allowed - CIR Expert Panel reviewed as part of the alkyl esters safety assessment and found safe in present practices of use when formulated to be non-irritating
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Isopropyl Sorbate.
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Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for Isopropyl Sorbate.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Isopropyl Sorbate allowed in the EU?
Isopropyl Sorbate EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Isopropyl Sorbate do in cosmetics?
Isopropyl Sorbate functions as: Antimicrobial - helps control the growth of microorganisms (bacteria, mold, yeast) in cosmetic formulations. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not confirmed in retrieved sources (ester of isopropyl alcohol and sorbic acid).
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