Moderate Cosmetic Ingredient

Isosorbide Oleate

INCI: ISOSORBIDE OLEATE

CAS Number
Not confirmed in available databases; this ingredient is distinct from Sorbitan Oleate (CAS 1338-43-8) and Isosorbide Disunflowerseedate (CAS 1818326-42-9). Verify via CosIng or PCPC dictionary.
Function
Emollient, skin conditioning agent
Safety Rating
MODERATE

Regulatory Status

🇪🇺 EU Status permitted
🇺🇸 US Status permitted
US Notes Allowed; no specific prohibition or restriction under 21 CFR.

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Safety Data

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

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Expert Verdict

Limited published toxicological data. As an isosorbide ester, expected low irritation potential. No CIR monograph identified.. Isosorbide is a bicyclic sugar-derived diol; its oleate ester offers renewable-origin emolliency. Structurally distinct from sorbitan oleate.

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Concern Level: High

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Isosorbide Oleate safe in cosmetics?

Limited published toxicological data. As an isosorbide ester, expected low irritation potential. No CIR monograph identified.. Isosorbide is a bicyclic sugar-derived diol; its oleate ester offers renewable-origin emolliency. Structurally distinct from sorbitan oleate. The EU classifies Isosorbide Oleate as "permitted". Safety rating: MODERATE.

Is Isosorbide Oleate allowed in the EU?

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

What does Isosorbide Oleate do in cosmetics?

Isosorbide Oleate functions as: Emollient, skin conditioning agent. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not confirmed in available databases; this ingredient is distinct from Sorbitan Oleate (CAS 1338-43-8) and Isosorbide Disunflowerseedate (CAS 1818326-42-9). Verify via CosIng or PCPC dictionary..

What is the Margin of Safety for Isosorbide Oleate?

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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