Regulatory Status
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Safety Data
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Expert Verdict
CIR Expert Panel assessed as safe in present practices of use and concentration when formulated to be non-irritating; known to be moderately comedogenic (comedogenic rating typically 3-4/5) - caution for acne-prone skin. Colorless to light yellow, low-viscosity liquid; dry emollient that improves spreadability of emulsions; effective solubilizer for active ingredients; ester of isopropyl alcohol and stearic acid; LogP 9.291 (highly lipophilic)
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Isopropyl Stearate safe in cosmetics?
CIR Expert Panel assessed as safe in present practices of use and concentration when formulated to be non-irritating; known to be moderately comedogenic (comedogenic rating typically 3-4/5) - caution for acne-prone skin. Colorless to light yellow, low-viscosity liquid; dry emollient that improves spreadability of emulsions; effective solubilizer for active ingredients; ester of isopropyl alcohol and stearic acid; LogP 9.291 (highly lipophilic) The EU classifies Isopropyl Stearate as "permitted". Safety rating: MODERATE.
Is Isopropyl Stearate allowed in the EU?
Isopropyl Stearate EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Isopropyl Stearate do in cosmetics?
Isopropyl Stearate functions as: Emollient, binder, solubilizer, skin conditioning agent. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 112-10-7.
What is the Margin of Safety for Isopropyl Stearate?
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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